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Mercedes-Benz 260 SE {W 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.90 mm × 80.25 mm 3.26 in × 3.16 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2599 cc (158.601 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 160.2 PS (158.0 bhp) (117.8 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.1/11.5/13.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 103.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 220.0 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm) @ 4600 rpm
bmep 1063.7 kPa (154.3 psi)
Specific torque 84.65 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 103 E 26 / 103.941
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.03
Unitary capacity 433.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

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) 1520 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3351 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 R 15 93H
Wheels 7J x 15 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code W 126 E 26
Model family W 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 SE {W 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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