1987 500 SEC V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

500 (W126, W140)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985)

Modification

500 SEC V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1987, Sep

End of production

1991, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.

Power

252 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Length

4935 mm 194.29 in

Width

1828 mm 71.97 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Engine Model

M 117 E 50 / 117.965

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.

Power

252 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Coolant

13.5 l 14.31 US qt
11.88 UK qt

Length

4935 mm 194.29 in

Width

1828 mm 71.97 in

Height

1407 mm 55.39 in

Wheelbase

2845 mm 112.01 in

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R15

- Rear

205/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Max. weight

2170 kg 4784 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs