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1987 420 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Modification

420 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1987, Sep

End of production

1991, Oct

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

335 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 247.08 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Length

4935 mm 194.29 in

Width

1828 mm 71.97 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7J x 15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

15.1 l/100 km 15.58 US mpg
18.71 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 116 E 42 / 116.965

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

335 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 247.08 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4935 mm 194.29 in

Width

1828 mm 71.97 in

Height

1407 mm 55.39 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R15

- Rear

205/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Max. weight

2140 kg 4717.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 420 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic is made in 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991