| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) |
| Type (Engine) | 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | September, 1987 year |
| End of production | October, 1991 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 18 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg 15.7 UK mpg 5.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg 24.8 UK mpg 8.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h 149.13 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.5 kg/Hp, 181.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 279.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 279 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 50.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 430 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 317.15 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 |
| Engine displacement | 5547 cm3 338.5 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm 3.8 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 94.8 mm 3.73 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2220 kg 4894.26 lbs. |
| Max load | 680 kg 1499.14 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4935 mm 194.29 in. |
| Width | 1828 mm 71.97 in. |
| Height | 1402 mm 55.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm 112.01 in. |
| Front track | 1555 mm 61.22 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1527 mm 60.12 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Threaded twist beam |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1987 S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 240 km/h | 149.13 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 279 Hp, 430 Nm 317.15 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 5.5 l 5547 cm3 338.5 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) Coupe 1987 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe? | 4935 mm 194.29 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe? | 1828 mm 71.97 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 2220 kg 4894.26 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126, facelift 1985) 560 SEC V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
