Mercedes-Benz (C126) 560 SEC - 1988

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse (German for "special class", is the designation for top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models and was officially introduced in 1972 and has remained in use ever since.

The Mercedes-Benz W126/C126 is the company's internal designation for its second generation S-Class, manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) and coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range.

Mercedes introduced the 2-door C126 coupé model, marketed as the SEC, in September 1981.

At the 1981 IAA Frankfurt, a coupé version of S-Class, C126. It was the first time that a coupé version was derived from S-Class chassis.

The W126 was revised in 1985 for 1986 model year. The revised "Second Series" model range was introduced at 1985 IAA Frankfurt with new six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and the V8 petrol engines enlarged to 4.2 and 5.5 litres. The 5-litre V8 was carried over.

The visual changes included the smoother bumpers and side claddings, revised "Gullydeckelfelge" (German for manhole-cover wheel rim) alloy wheels, and deeper front bumper with integrated air dam.

The W126 generation was replaced by the W140 in 1991.

First Series (1979-1985)
Second Series (1986-1991) -------- THIS VERSION --------

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (aut. 4) (model for Europe ) car specifications

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-Class 126 series 1979-1992
Submodel: S-Class Coupe C126 phase-II 1985-1991
EEC segmentation: S (sport cars)
Subsegment: S-C (sport coupes) - executive
Class: full-size luxury / luxury car
Body style: hardtop coupe
Doors: 2

Engine manufacturer: Daimler-Benz M117 E56 (117.968)
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)
Fuel system: gasoline indirect injection
Charge system: naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Additional features: Bosch KE-Jetronic / SOHC

Cylinders alignment: V8 5.5L
Displacement: 5547 cm3 / 338.4 cui
Horsepower net: 220.5 kW / 300 PS / 296 hp (ECE) / 5000rpm
Torque net: 455 Nm / 336 ft-lb / 3750rpm

Curb weight (without a driver): 1760 kg / 3880 lbs
front/rear weight distribution 52.5/47.5
Tank Volume 90L / 23.8 gal.

Traction: RWD (rear-wheel drive)
Gearbox: Daimler-Benz W4A028
Transmission type: automatic
Number of gears: 4
Gear ratios (overall):
I 3.871 (10.26)
II 2.247 (5.95)
III 1.436 (3.81)
IV 1 (2.65)
R 5.586
Final drive ratio std: 2.65 (adjusted 2.55)

Front brakes: disc 300 mm / 11.8 in
Rear brakes: disc 279 mm / 11 in

Standard tires: 215/65 VR 15

Front Suspension : Double wishbone, Coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : Multilink. coil springs. anti-roll bar

Braking Performance
100 - 0 kmh: n/a ------------ 44,5m tsa

Factory claim
Top speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph ------- 252 tsa
0-60 mph (sec): 6.4
0-100 km/h (sec): 6.8
Estimated:
Top speed: 249 km/h / 155 mph (theor. without speed governor)
0-100 km/h (sec): 6.6
0-160 km/h (sec): 16.2
0-200 km/h (sec): 30.4
0-60 mph (sec): 6.3
0-100 mph (sec): 16.4

Drag times:
0- 1/4mile (sec): 14.8
0- 1km (sec): 26.9

Linas-Montlhery 2:57.00 ----- 2:55.664 (AC Tested)