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Mercedes-Benz 400 SE {W 140}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 78.90 mm 3.62 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4196 cc (256.056 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 278.8 PS (275.0 bhp) (205.1 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 245 km/h (152 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.7/11.7/16.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 138.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 400.0 Nm (295 ft·lb) (40.8 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1197.9 kPa (173.7 psi)
Specific torque 95.33 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 119 E 42 / 119.971
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 524.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3040 mm
wheelbase 119.7 in
Length (milimeters) 5113 mm
Length (inches) 201.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1886 mm
Width (inches) 74.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1495 mm
Height (inches) 58.9 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1990 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4387 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/60 ZR 16
Wheels 7½J x 16 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 320 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.82

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code W 140 E 42
Model family W 140
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400 SE {W 140} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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