Mercedes-Benz

S-class 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic

560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic · 1987 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)
Variant 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic
Year 1987

General Information

Production Start September, 1987 year
Production End April, 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 7,2 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph 6,8 sec
Maximum Speed 240 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 17,6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban) 11,1 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio 6,6 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio 4,3

Engine

Engine Power 279 HP
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 56 / 117.968
Displacement 5547 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96,5 mm
Piston Stroke 94,8 mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Multi-port manifold injection
Valvetrain SOHC

Space & Weight

Kerb Weight 1830 kg
Max Weight 2290 kg
Max Load 460 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L

Dimensions

Length 5160 mm
Width 1820 mm
Height 1446 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Threaded twist beam
Front Brakes Ventilated discs
Tire Size Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15
Wheel Size Front wheel rims: 7J x 15Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15