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1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1987 S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?222 km/h | 137.94 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?231 Hp, 335 Nm
247.08 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1987 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5160 mm
203.15 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?2180 kg
4806.08 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1987 year
End of production October, 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.1 l/100 km 15.58 US mpg
18.71 UK mpg
6.62 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 222 km/h 137.94 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 201.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 55.1 Hp/l
Torque 335 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 247.08 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1660 kg 3659.67 lbs.
Max. weight 2180 kg 4806.08 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5160 mm 203.15 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height 1441 mm 56.73 in.
Wheelbase 3070 mm 120.87 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (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 sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15