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1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
7.69 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.3 sec
0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?205 Hp, 284 Nm
209.47 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?3.5 l
3499 cm3
213.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4960 mm
195.28 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?1675 kg
3692.74 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?2195 kg
4839.15 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W116)
Modification (Engine) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 1978 year
End of production September, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
7.69 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.8 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 122.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 205 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 58.6 Hp/l
Torque 284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 209.47 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 35 / 116.983
Engine displacement 3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1675 kg 3692.74 lbs.
Max. weight 2195 kg 4839.15 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 530 l 18.72 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4960 mm 195.28 in.
Width 1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2860 mm 112.6 in.
Front track 1521 mm 59.88 in.
Rear (Back) track 1505 mm 59.25 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14