Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126)

Mercedes-Benz 260SE/Mercedes-Benz 280S/Mercedes-Benz 280SE/Mercedes-Benz 280SEL/Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo/Mercedes-Benz 300SE/Mercedes-Benz 300SEL/Mercedes-Benz 350SD Turbo/Mercedes-Benz 380SE/Mercedes-Benz 380SEL/Mercedes-Benz 420SE/Mercedes-Benz 420SEL/Mercedes-Benz 500SE/Mercedes-Benz 500SEL/Mercedes-Benz 560SE/Mercedes-Benz 560SEL (W126). 1980–91 (prod. 818,063). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 2746 cm³ (I6 DOHC), 2996, 2998 cm³ diesel (I5 OHC), 3449 cm³ diesel (I6 OHC), 3818, 3839, 4196, 4973, 5549 cm³ (V8 OHC). Revolutionary S-Klasse for the 1980s, more aerodynamic (C_d 0,36), fuel-efficient and with ABS as standard on 500 SEL (optional on other models till 1986, when it became standard throughout range). Traction control standard. Driver’s-side airbag optional from 1981, standard from 1985. Mid-term revisions 1985. The 300SD was aimed at the US market. Most popular S-Klasse to date and, apart from a few limited issues, a very reliable series.

Manufacturing location: Sindelfingen, Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse | Predecessors: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116), Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6,9, Mercedes-Benz 600 | Successor: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W140)

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