1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE specifications

1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2865 mm 112.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Length 4960 mm 195.3 inches
Width 1870 mm 73.6 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1675 kg 3693 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 96 litres 21.1 [25.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 116 E 35 / 116.983
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.5 litre
3499 cc
(213.522 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 65.8 mm
3.62 × 2.59 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.4
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 286 Nm (211 ft·lb) (29.2 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 42 kW/litre
57.1 ps/litre
56.3 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 81.74 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1027.1 kPa (149 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 437.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
119.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.4 kg/kW
19.05 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres front 205/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 205/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID61732
Production total
Model code W 116 E 35
Model family W 116
RAC rating 42.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 182 bhp 136 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 156 PS 154 bhp 115 kW
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Mercedes-Benz 350 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
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