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1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL

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Chassis Code: V 126

Build Start: 1985

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1985
Model Variant: V 126
Chassis Code: V 126

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1555mm
Length: 5160mm
Height: 1441mm
Kerb weight: 1630kg
Wheelbase: 3075mm
Track/tread (rear): 1527mm
Width: 1820mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 90litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Code: M 116 E 42 / 116.965
Capacity: 4.2 litre (4196cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.17
Specific output: 35.7 kW/litre48.6 ps/litre, 47.9 0.78bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Final Drive Ratio: 2.47
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 78.9mm
Specific torque: 73.88Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 204 @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 210km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.87kg/kW
Maximum Torque: 310 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 8.7s
Power-to-weight ratio: 125.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Fuel Consumption: 9.3/11.6/14.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.030
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Front Brake Diameter: 300mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 928.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 7J x 15 H 2
Tyres Front: 205/65 VR 15
Wheel Size Rear: 7J x 15 H 2
Tyres Rear: 205/65 VR 15

Other

Designer: Bruno Sacco
Model code: V 126 E 42
Unitary Capacity: 524.5cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 42.0
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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