Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1972–1980

1 generation (W116)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine6814 cm3 Gasoline
Power282 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Trim
2.8 AT (156 PS)2.8 AT (160 PS)2.8 AT (177 PS)2.8 AT (185 PS)2.8 MT (156 PS)2.8 MT (160 PS)2.8 MT (177 PS)2.8 MT (185 PS)3.0 AT (112 hp)3.0 AT (115 hp)3.0 AT (122 PS)3.5 AT (194 PS)3.5 AT (200 PS)3.5 AT (205 PS)3.5 MT (194 PS)3.5 MT (200 PS)3.5 MT (205 PS)4.5 AT (218 PS)4.5 AT (224 PS)4.5 MT (218 PS)4.5 MT (224 PS)6.8 AT (286 PS)6.8 MT (286 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore103 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)210 kW
Max power at RPM210 RPM
Engine power282 hp
Engine power286 PS
Maximum torque549 N*m
Capacity6814 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9
Stroke cycle95 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm100 6.3
Engine codeM100 6.3
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1430 mm
Back track width1505 mm
Front track width1521 mm
Clearance160 mm
Width1870 mm
Wheel size205/70 R14
Wheelbase2865 mm
Length4960 mm
Number of seater5
Disc size6.5x14 ET30, 7x15 ET25, 7x16 ET25
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed225 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.9 s
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Back suspensionIndependent, hydro-pneumatic element
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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