CL 500

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 119 E 50 / 119.980
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
Bore x Stroke:
96.5 x 85.0 mm
Total displacement:
4973 cc
Compression ratio:
11.0
Rated output:
235 kW / 320 hp at 5600 rpm
Rated torque:
470 Nm at 3900 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
2 overhead camshafts per cylinder bank (intake camshafts adjustable)
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
above the rear axle / 100 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Shock absorber front/rear:
gas-pressure shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball parameter power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 12.1996 with Brake Assist; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
light-alloy wheels
Wheel rims:
8 1/2 J x 18 H 2
Tires:
255/45 ZR 18
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
2945 mm
Front / rear track:
1614 / 1587 mm
Length:
5065 mm
Width:
1912 mm
Height:
1452 mm
Kerb weight:
2080 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
Gross weight:
2600 kg