1987 500 SE V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

500 (W126, W140)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)

Modification

500 SE V8 CAT (252 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1987, Sep

End of production

1991, Aug

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

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Length

5020 mm 197.64 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

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

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

13.5 l 14.31 US qt
11.88 UK qt

Length

5020 mm 197.64 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Height

1437 mm 56.57 in

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 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

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Max. weight

2190 kg 4828.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs