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Brand
Series
Model
Modification
560 SEL V8 CAT (242 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1985, Sep
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
1810 kg 3990.4 lbs
Length
5160 mm 203.15 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
18
l/100 km
13.07
US mpg
15.69
UK mpg
- Extra urban
11.4
l/100 km
20.63
US mpg
24.78
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
228 km/h 142 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.6 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.2 sec
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
5160 mm 203.15 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1446 mm 56.93 in
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 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
1810 kg 3990.4 lbs
Max. weight
2270 kg 5004.5 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
460 kg 1014.1 lbs
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