Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1979–1985
2 generation (W126 / C126)General information
Number of doors2
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine4973 cm3 Gasoline
Power228 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Max power (kW)170 kW
Max power at RPM170 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power228 hp
Engine power231 PS
Capacity4973 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle85 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Cylinder bore96.5 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm117.963
Engine codeM117.963
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 speed225 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.5 s
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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