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1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE

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Chassis Code: W 126

Build Start: 1987

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1987
Model Variant: W 126
Chassis Code: W 126

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1555mm
Length: 5020mm
Height: 1437mm
Kerb weight: 1670kg
Wheelbase: 2930mm
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 117 E 50 / 117.965
Capacity: 5 litre (4973cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Specific output: 37.3 kW/litre50.7 ps/litre, 50 0.82bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Final Drive Ratio: 2.24
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 85mm
Specific torque: 78.42Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 9.01kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 252 @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 230km/h
Power-to-weight ratio: 150.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Maximum Torque: 390 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 7.5s

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Fuel Consumption: 9.4/11.7/16.2 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.TB.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.030
Rear suspension: TBAx.STA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Front Brake Diameter: 300mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 985.5kPa

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: W 126 E 50
Unitary Capacity: 621.63cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 46.2
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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