Mercedes-Benz 500 SE 1979 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 500 SE |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4973 ccm |
| Max power: | 243.3 PS (179 kW) at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 401 Nm at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92 x 71.8 mm (3.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 228 km/h (141.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1502 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1620 kg (3571.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5000 mm (196.9 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1830 mm (72 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2940 mm (115.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 90 litres (23.78 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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