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Mercedes-Benz > S-Class > Gen.2 > [V 126]

500 SEL (Germany, 1979)

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Germany

Portugal

United Kingdom

United States of America

Engine
V 8 ( 90.0º vee)

Type
Saloon (sedan)

Displacement
303 cu in

Doors
4

Maximum torque
296 ft.lb @ 3200 rpm

Seats
4/5

Wheel Drive
Rear wheel drive

Luggage Space
--

Transmission
4, Automatic

Fuel
Petrol

Power-to-weight
144.93 hp/ton

Kerb weight
3651 lb

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safety rating:
NCAP

fuel efficiency
15.34 US MPG

CO2 emissions
--

Displacement
303 cu in

max power
240 hp

acceleration 0-100 km/h
--

top speed
--

price

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ownership cost:
annual

£ 3.120

insurance

Fuel

£ 3.120

service

tyres

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