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Mercedes-Benz 500 SE {W 140}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 326.5 PS (322.0 bhp) (240.1 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 10.4/12.3/17.9 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 161 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 480.0 Nm (354 ft·lb) (48.9 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1212.9 kPa (175.9 psi)
Specific torque 96.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 119 E 50 / 119.970
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 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) 2000 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4409 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 2.960
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 2.65

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code W 140 E 50
Model family W 140
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE {W 140} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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