1987 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

560 (W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

Modification

560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1987, Sep

End of production

1992, Apr

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

300 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

455 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 335.59 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1830 kg 4034.5 lbs

Length

5160 mm 203.15 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

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

300 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

455 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 335.59 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

94.8 mm 3.73 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

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

1830 kg 4034.5 lbs

Max. weight

2290 kg 5048.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs