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Mercedes-Benz 420 SE {W 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 78.90 mm 3.62 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4196 cc (256.056 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 231.2 PS (228.0 bhp) (170 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.7/10.7/15.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 139.02 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 335.0 Nm (247 ft·lb) (34.2 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1003.3 kPa (145.5 psi)
Specific torque 79.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 116 E 42 / 116.965
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 524.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2935 mm
wheelbase 115.6 in
Length (milimeters) 5020 mm
Length (inches) 197.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1437 mm
Height (inches) 56.6 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1640 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3616 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.030
Turning circle
Tyres 205/65 VR 15
Wheels 7J x 15 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.47

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code W 126 E 42
Model family W 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 SE {W 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1987

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