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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)
Year of production

1985

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic

Power

272 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

430 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

238 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
272 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
49 Hp/l
Torque
430 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
5547 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
94.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
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)

1810 kg

Max weight (kg)

2270 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5160 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1446 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3070 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: 215/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15

Wheel rims size

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

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