2001 Mercedes-Benz S500

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