MBWorld.org Forums

Notices
Mercedes Tech Talk Discuss general technical questions and issues about your Mercedes-Benz. Moderated by a certified MB Tech.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

how much hp thoes a 1983 mercedes 500 sel haves?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 17, 2002 | 01:00 AM
Share
  #1  
lamporfer's Avatar
lamporfer
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: panama
mercedes 500sel
how much hp thoes a 1983 mercedes 500 sel haves?
i yous wanted to know how much horsepower did this car brought?(euro version)
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 04:19 PM
Share
  #2  
patrick's Avatar
patrick
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
From: Belgium
engines 117.964 and 117.965 Rüf-version (German): 245 HP, from sept.'87 on: 265 HP. Same but with catalyst: 223 HP, from sept.'87 on: 252 HP. Same engines but with lower compression (for USA, or certain states): 231 HP.
Patrick
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 05:35 PM
Share
  #3  
lamporfer's Avatar
lamporfer
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: panama
mercedes 500sel
is that the same "ruf" that tunes porsches?
what your saying is that some mercedez have ruf engines?
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2002 | 06:41 AM
Share
  #4  
patrick's Avatar
patrick
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
From: Belgium
Rüf has nothing to do with the tuner called Rüf. It is just an engine version for German market and emission laws.
Patrick
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
Mercedes Tech Talk
View Next Unread
Fuel Filter .. Change?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:06 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE