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Generation 2, C126, facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

05.1985 - 04.1991 · Europe

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Generation 2, C126, facelift

C126.045, C126.044, C126.046

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 2, C126, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 12 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1985 - 04.1991). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 12 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 116 E 42, M 117 E 50, M 117 E 56
Engine displacement, cc
4196–5547
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4
Wheelbase, mm
2850
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

12 versions

5.5 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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560 SEC AT w/cat 04.1988 - 04.1991

5.5 L, 300 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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560 SEC AT 04.1988 - 04.1991

5.5 L, 242 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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560 SEC AT w/cat 05.1985 - 03.1988

5.5 L, 272 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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560 SEC AT 05.1985 - 03.1988

5.0 L, 252 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SEC AT w/cat 09.1987 - 04.1991

5.0 L, 265 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SEC AT 09.1987 - 04.1991

5.0 L, 223 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SEC AT w/cat 10.1985 - 08.1987

5.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SEC AT 10.1985 - 08.1987

4.2 L, 224 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SEC AT w/cat 09.1987 - 04.1991

4.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SEC AT 09.1987 - 04.1991

4.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SEC AT 10.1985 - 08.1987

4.2 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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420 SEC AT w/cat 10.1985 - 08.1987

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