Mercedes1987 500 SEC Specs

1987 (C126) Mercedes 500 SEC Specs & Performance

1987 - 1991 (C126)

Tech Specs Summary


5 L V8

146 mph

7.2 seconds

261 hp

21.1 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

18 ft3
lb
3,638 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
7.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
13.93 lb/hp
Power
261 hp
Torque
299 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.1 mpg
City
14.9 mpg
Highway
26.7 mpg
Total Range
502 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
5 Liter
303.5 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
261 hp @ 5,200 RPM
265 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
299 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
405 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M117 E50
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.799 x 3.346 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.14:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.85 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
33 hp
Cylinder Volume
38 in3
BMEP
148.4 PSI
10.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Luxury Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
18 ft3
Turning Radius
37.7 ft
Curb Weight
3,638 lbs
Gross Weight
4,784 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,146 lbs
Length
194.3 in
Width
72 in
Height
55.4 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Front Track
61.2 in
Rear Track
60.1 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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