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

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic

Power

265 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

405 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

15.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

235 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
265 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
53.3 Hp/l
Torque
405 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 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)

1670 kg

Max weight (kg)

2190 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

Threaded twist beam

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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