1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | Specifications
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Coolant | 13.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Model/Code | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 9 l |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Piston Stroke | 85 mm |
| Power | 240 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 48.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Performance specs
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 21.2 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.9 kg/Hp, 145 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.1 Nm/tonne |
Dimensions
| Front track | 1545 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm |
| Length | 5135 mm |
| Rear (Back) track | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
Space, Volume and weights
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg |
| Max load | 520 kg |
| Max. weight | 2175 kg |
General information
| Body type | Sedan |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Doors | 4 |
| End of production | October, 1981 year |
| Generation | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Model | S-class |
| Modification (Engine) | 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Start of production | September, 1979 year |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Rear suspension | Threaded twist beam |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| 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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