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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1987 S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
224 Hp, 325 Nm
240 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) Coupe 1987 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?
4935 mm
194.29 in.
What is the width of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?
1828 mm
71.97 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
1620 kg
3571 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
2140 kg
4718 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
420 SEC V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1987 year
End of production
October, 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.4 l/100 km 15.3 US mpg
18.3 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.9 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.2 kg/Hp, 138.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 200.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
224 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
53.4 Hp/l
Torque
325 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 240 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116 E 42 / 116.965
Engine displacement
4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1620 kg 3571 lbs.
Max. weight
2140 kg 4718 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4935 mm 194.29 in.
Width
1828 mm 71.97 in.
Height
1407 mm 55.39 in.
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track
1555 mm 61.22 in.
Rear (Back) track
1527 mm 60.12 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15