500 GE V8

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 117 E 50 / 117.965
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
8 / 90° V
Bore x Stroke:
96.5 x 85.0 mm
Total displacement:
4973 cc
Compression ratio:
10
Rated output:
177 kW / 241 hp at 5000 rpm
Rated torque:
375 Nm at 3500 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
manifold injection, mechanically-electronically controlled~(Bosch KE-Jetronic)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
under load compartment floor / 96 l

Frame design:
box-section ladder-type frame / steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
rigid axle; 2 trailing arms, 1 wishbone (Panhard bar)
Rear-wheel suspension:
rigid axle; 2 trailing arms, 1 wishbone (Panhard bar)
Front springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension
Shock absorber front/rear:
telescopic shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; internally ventilated front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (manually operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
Wheel rims:
7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
Tires:
265/70 R 16 112 H
Driven wheels:
permanent four-wheel drive on front and rear wheels
Drivetrain:
from power divider via single-piece cardan shafts on front-axle differential and rear-axle differential