Mercedes1987 560 SEC Specs

1987 (C126) Mercedes 560 SEC Specifications & Performance

1987 - 1991 (C126)

Tech Specs Summary


5.5 L V8

155 mph

6.8 seconds

296 BHP

21.9 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

510 L
kg
1,640 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
180 BHP/Tonne
Power
296 BHP
Torque
336 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
21.9 mpg
Urban
16.5 mpg
Extra Urban
26.6 mpg
Total Range
433 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
5.5 Litre
5,547 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
296 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
300 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
336 lb·ft @ 3,750 RPM
455 N·m @ 3,750 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M117 E56
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
96.5 x 94.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.02:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
53 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
37 BHP
Unitary Capacity
693 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/65R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
510 L
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,640 kg
Gross Weight
2,220 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,828 mm
Height
1,402 mm
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
Front Track
1,555 mm
Rear Track
1,527 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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