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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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

300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automatic

Power

179 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

255 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
179 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
60.4 Hp/l
Torque
255 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine displacement
2962 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
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)

1550 kg

Max weight (kg)

2070 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5160 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1441 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

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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