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1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1975 S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?217 Hp, 360 Nm
265.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1975 450 SEL V8 (217 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5060 mm
199.21 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?1765 kg
3891.16 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?2285 kg
5037.56 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SEL (V116)
Modification (Engine) 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production November, 1975 year
End of production April, 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.4 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 122.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 204 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 265.52 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 45 / 117.986
Engine displacement 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
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Coolant 14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1765 kg 3891.16 lbs.
Max. weight 2285 kg 5037.56 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 5060 mm 199.21 in.
Width 1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2960 mm 116.54 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 Threaded twist beam
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