Yeah, I have a really hard time believing that 0-100kph time is correct. I mean, the thing weighs 4000 pounds with a driver and makes over 270 hp, like c'mon. 8.3 seconds to 62 mph... C'mon.
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG specs
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 1745 kg (3847 lbs) |
| Introduced | 1982 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Gas mileage | 21.3-16.8 l/100 km (11-14 mpg US / 13-17 mpg UK) |
| Views | 502 |
| Submitted by | Hoppelmoppel123 |
Acceleration
| 0 - 60 kph | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 19.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 25.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.4 s |
| 1000 m | 28.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.3 s @ 75.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 27.1 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Top speed | 231 kph (143 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.38 g (4 m/s²) |
| Est. emissions | 413 g/km |
| Noise @ 50 kph | 59 dB |
| Noise @ 100 kph | 66 dB |
| Noise @ 130 kph | 70 dB |
| Noise @ 160 kph | 74 dB |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement | 5.0 l (303 ci / 4973 cc) |
| Power | 276 ps (272 bhp / 203 kw) @ 5750 rpm |
| Torque | 408 Nm (301 lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm |
| Power / liter | 55 ps (55 hp) |
| Power / weight | 158 ps (156 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 234 Nm (172 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 14 PS per l/100 km |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
