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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 (300 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) 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
300 Hp, 455 Nm
336 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
5.5 l
5547 cm3
338.5 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. 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) 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
1540 kg
3395 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
2220 kg
4894 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine)
560 SEC V8 (300 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1987
End of production
October, 1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.1 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.5 UK mpg
5.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.5 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.1 kg/Hp, 194.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 295.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
300 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
54.1 Hp/l
Torque
455 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 336 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 56 / 117.968
Engine displacement
5547 cm3 338.5 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
94.8 mm 3.73 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
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Coolant
13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395 lbs.
Max. weight
2220 kg 4894 lbs.
Max load
680 kg 1499 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
1402 mm 55.2 in.
Wheelbase
2845 mm 112.01 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
Twist-beam axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15