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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 280 SEL (185 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 280 SEL (185 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 280 SEL (185 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SEL (V126)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 SEL (185 Hp)

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

210 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
67.4 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1590 kg

Max weight (kg)

2110 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5135 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1434 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3070 mm

Front track (mm)

1545 mm

Rear track (mm)

1517 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

manual

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: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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