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2001 Mercedes-Benz S500

2001 Mercedes-Benz S500

2001 Mercedes-Benz S500

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine V8
valvetrain SOHc 3 Valves / Cyl
displacement 4966 cc / 303.0 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 10.0:1
power 225.2 kw / 302.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 60.81 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 459.62 nm / 339.0 ft lbs @ 2700-425 rpm
redline 6000
front tires 225/60R16
rear tires 225/60R16
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS & Power Assist
f brake size x 331 mm / x 13.0 in
r brake size x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 19.0 cm / 16.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 19.0 cm / 16.0 x 7.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
wheelbase 3086 mm / 121.5 in
front track 1577 mm / 62.1 in
rear track 1578 mm / 62.1 in
length 5159 mm / 203.1 in
width 1857 mm / 73.1 in
height 1445 mm / 56.9 in
transmission 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive 2.82:1
0 – 60 mph ~6.1 seconds