Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1979–1985

2 generation (W126 / C126)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classF

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine3800 cm3 Gasoline

Power201 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Coupe Sedan

Trim

3.8 AT (204 PS)3.8 MT (204 PS)5.0 AT (231 PS)5.0 MT (231 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)150 kW

Max power at RPM150 RPM

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power201 hp

Engine power204 PS

Capacity3800 cm3

Stroke cycle78.9 mm

Number of cylinders8

Cylinder bore88 mm

Compression ratio9.4

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine modelm116.963

Engine codeM116.963

Boost typenone

Timing beltSOHC

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1406 mm

Clearance150 mm

Back track width1517 mm

Front track width1545 mm

Curb weight1610 kg

Width1828 mm

Wheel size205/65 R15

Wheelbase2850 mm

Length4910 mm

Number of seater5

Disc size7.5x16 ET25, 7x15 ET25, 8x16 ET20

Body typeCoupe

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed210 km/h

Fuel80

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.2 s

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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