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1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 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) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?240 km/h | 149.13 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?279 Hp, 430 Nm
317.15 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?5.5 l
5547 cm3
338.5 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1987 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 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) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?1830 kg
4034.46 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?2290 kg
5048.59 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 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) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1987 year
End of production April, 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.6 l/100 km 13.36 US mpg
16.05 UK mpg
5.68 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
9.01 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.8 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h 149.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 235 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 279 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 50.3 Hp/l
Torque 430 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 317.15 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
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 1830 kg 4034.46 lbs.
Max. weight 2290 kg 5048.59 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 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 1446 mm 56.93 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 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: 215/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15