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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 500 SEC
Year1982
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power234.20 PS (172 kW or 231 HP) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Max torque405.00 Nm (41.3 kgf-m or 298.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-60 miles7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1455 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1610 kg (3,549.4 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)
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