Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1987 Coupe 279 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1987 year

End of production

October, 1991 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque

430 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 56 / 117.968

Engine displacement

5547 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

94.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Coolant

13.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

Max. weight

2220 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4935 mm

Width

1828 mm

Height

1402 mm

Wheelbase

2845 mm

Front track

1555 mm

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15, Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15