Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1979–1985

2 generation (W126 / C126)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine4973 cm3 Gasoline
Power237 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
CoupeSedan
Trim
2.7 AT (185 hp)2.7 MT (185 hp)2.8 AT (156 PS)2.8 AT (185 PS)2.8 MT (156 PS)2.8 MT (185 PS)3.0 AT (122 PS)3.0 AT (125 PS)3.8 AT (204 PS)3.8 MT (204 PS)5.0 AT (231 PS)5.0 AT (241 PS)5.0 MT (231 PS)5.0 MT (241 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)177 kW
Max power at RPM177 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power237 hp
Engine power241 PS
Capacity4973 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle85 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Cylinder bore96.5 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm117.961
Engine codeM117.961
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1440 mm
Clearance150 mm
Back track width1517 mm
Front track width1545 mm
Width1821 mm
Wheel size205/65 R15
Wheelbase3076 mm
Number of seater5
Length5286 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed230 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.3 s
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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