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Mercedes-Benz 560 SE {W 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 94.80 mm 3.8 in × 3.73 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.5 litre 5547 cc (338.499 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 242.3 PS (239.0 bhp) (178.2 kW) @ 4800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 132.78 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 390.0 Nm (288 ft·lb) (39.8 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 883.5 kPa (128.1 psi)
Specific torque 70.31 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 56 / 117.968
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.02
Unitary capacity 693.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2930 mm
wheelbase 115.4 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) 1800 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3968 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 215/65 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 2.65

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code W 126 E 56
Model family W 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SE {W 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1986

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