1985 560 SEC V8 CAT (242 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

560 (W126)

Generation

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

Modification

560 SEC V8 CAT (242 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1985, June

End of production

1987, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. In.

Power

242 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 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 56 / 117.968

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. In.

Power

242 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

390 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 287.65 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

94.8 mm 3.73 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 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

1402 mm 55.2 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

215/65 R15

- Rear

215/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 lbs

Max. weight

2210 kg 4872.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs