Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Model
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

420 SE V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic

Power

224 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

325 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

15.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

220 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
224 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
53.4 Hp/l
Torque
325 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1640 kg

Max weight (kg)

2160 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5020 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1437 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2930 mm

Front track (mm)

1555 mm

Rear track (mm)

1527 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

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