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1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 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 SE (W126, facelift 1985)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1987 S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?235 km/h | 146.02 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?265 Hp, 405 Nm
298.71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1987 500 SE V8 (265 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?5020 mm
197.64 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 SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?1670 kg
3681.72 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?2190 kg
4828.12 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1987 year
End of production August, 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.8 l/100 km 14.89 US mpg
17.88 UK mpg
6.33 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.36 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 235 km/h 146.02 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.1 kg/Nm, 242.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 265 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 53.3 Hp/l
Torque 405 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 298.71 lb.-ft. @ 4000 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 1670 kg 3681.72 lbs.
Max. weight 2190 kg 4828.12 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5020 mm 197.64 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height 1437 mm 56.57 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 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: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15