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1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

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) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?230 km/h | 142.92 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?252 Hp, 390 Nm
287.65 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1987 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 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) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?1690 kg
3725.81 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?1980 kg
4365.15 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 500 SEL V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1987 year
End of production February, 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.2 l/100 km 14.52 US mpg
17.44 UK mpg
6.17 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.1 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h 142.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.7 kg/Hp, 149.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 252 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 50.7 Hp/l
Torque 390 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 287.65 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 50 / 117.965
Engine displacement 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 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 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 3725.81 lbs.
Max. weight 1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max load 290 kg 639.34 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, Torsion
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
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