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Model
Generation
Modification
S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Body Type
Coupe
Start of production
1995, Sep
End of production
1996, May
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
100
l
26.42
US gal
22
UK gal
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Kerb weight
2005 kg 4420.3 lbs
Length
5065 mm 199.41 in
Width
1912 mm 75.28 in
Doors
2
Seats
4
Wheel rims
8.5J x 18
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.6
l/100 km
15.08
US mpg
18.11
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.7 - 10.4
l/100 km
27.03 - 22.62
US mpg
32.47 - 27.16
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Engine Model
M 119.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in
Compression ratio
11
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
16.5
l
17.49
US qt
14.52
UK qt
Length
5065 mm 199.41 in
Width
1912 mm 75.28 in
Height
1452 mm 57.17 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm 115.94 in
Front track
1614 mm 63.54 in
Rear (Back) track
1587 mm 62.48 in
Turning diameter
11.91 m 39.07 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
255/45 R18
Wheel rims
8.5J x 18
Kerb weight
2005 kg 4420.3 lbs
Max. weight
2600 kg 5732 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
595 kg 1311.8 lbs