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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 141.61 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1023.4 kPa (148.4 psi)
Specific torque 81.44 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
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 N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2850 mm
wheelbase 112.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4910 mm
Length (inches) 193.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1828 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1406 mm
Height (inches) 55.4 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 160 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1610 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3549 lb
Weight distribuiton 55.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.24

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1984

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