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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SEL (V116)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

368 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

210 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
49.8 Hp/l
Torque
368 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
4520 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1765 kg

Max weight (kg)

2285 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

96 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

530 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5060 mm

Width (mm)

1870 mm

Height (mm)

1430 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2960 mm

Front track (mm)

1521 mm

Rear track (mm)

1505 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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