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Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Coupe (C126)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
380 SEC V8 (204 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 204 KM 1980–1985
500 SEC V8 (231 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 231 KM 1980–1985

Selected engine version

380 SEC V8 (204 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
204KM
Torque
315Nm
Engine displacement
3,839cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8s
Maximum speed
210km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S Coupe (C126)
Engine
380 SEC V8 (204 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M116E38/116.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3839 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
204 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
315 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Curb weight
1585 kg
Gross weight
2105 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4910 mm
Width
1828 mm
Height
1406 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

500 SEC V8 (231 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1980–1985

Engine power
231KM
Torque
405Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S Coupe (C126)
Engine
500 SEC V8 (231 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1980
End of production
1985
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M117E50/117.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
13.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
405 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Curb weight
1610 kg
Gross weight
2130 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4910 mm
Width
1828 mm
Height
1406 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
no