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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC {C 126}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 245.4 PS (242.0 bhp) (180.5 kW) @ 4750 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 150.31 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 399.0 Nm (294 ft·lb) (40.7 kgm) @ 2750 rpm
bmep 1008.2 kPa (146.2 psi)
Specific torque 80.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2850 mm
wheelbase 112.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4910 mm
Length (inches) 193.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1828 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1406 mm
Height (inches) 55.4 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1610 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3549 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.24

General information

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

Manual Download

Download 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC {C 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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