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Mercedes-Benz 500 SE
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz 500 SE |
| Year | 1979 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 243.30 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 401.00 Nm (40.9 kgf-m or 295.8 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 228.0 km/h (141.7 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 8.0 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1502 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5000 mm (196.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1830 mm (72.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm (115.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 litres (23.78 gallons) |
