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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL V126 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1985-1992]

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Overview

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL V126 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1985-1992]

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL for the North American market is the supreme representative of luxury and power in the final glorious year of the W126 series. As the flagship model of the range, it comes with the massive 5.6-liter V8 engine (M117) , which in the US specification produces 238 hp (SAE net) and a torque of 389 Nm . With an elongated chassis ( 5286 mm ) and a 3070 mm wheelbase, the 560 SEL offers a royal spaceport and technology that was light years ahead of time, like the self-leveling hydro-pneumatic suspension and the Airbag safety system. This vehicle was not just a car, but an over-engineered status and engineering statement, remaining to this day the gold standard of German luxury limousines.

Model:S-Class SEL V126 phase-II
Production year:1991
Transmission:Automatic 4 speed
Starting price:€64,800
Engine size:5.6 L
Max torque:389 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline
Displacement:5547 cm3
Max power:241 PS / 238 hp / 177.5 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:15.8 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.3-13.6 L/100km
City:19.6-23.5 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:6.1 s
0-100 km/h:8.5 s
0-160 km/h:21.7 s
0-200 km/h:44.9 s
Top speed:233 km/h
Curb weight:1860 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:5286 mm
Width:1820 mm
Height:1441 mm
Fuel capacity:90 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
88%
Performance
92%
Driveability
95%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
78%
Design
100%
Summary

Experts consider the 1991 560 SEL as the best-built limousine of all time, where the quality of materials and assembly has no compromise. According to ProfessCars™ estimates, the performance remains impressive with a top speed of 233 km/h and a 0-60 mph acceleration of 8.1 seconds, figures that prove the great power of the V8 engine. Although the average consumption of 15.8 L/100km is high, the refinement and serenity offered by this vehicle during the journey are unmatched. The starting price in 1991 in the US was around $73,800 (approximately €64,800). Today, this model remains the object of desire for the most important collectors around the world.

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