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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.