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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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W126 US Specifications

I always wondered about the specifications of US models of the W126 line. I am especially interested in the specs of the 420 SEL. I only know the specs of the 560 models and the 380 (only SLs, I'm not sure if the specs of SL and S are different).

Maybe someone of you guys might know the specs

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Hi

This link, although incomplete, does give the difference in performance between US and the rest of the world.

http://home.concepts.nl/~vlimmere/index2.HTM

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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thanx (I already know the website though)

w126 is the best car ever!
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mean-Benz
I always wondered about the specifications of US models of the W126 line. I am especially interested in the specs of the 420 SEL. I only know the specs of the 560 models and the 380 (only SLs, I'm not sure if the specs of SL and S are different).

Maybe someone of you guys might know the specs

Danke (German for Thanks)
US spec 420SEL M116 4.2:

201hp
228tq
0-60mph 9.0sec
top speed 130mph
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by schwarzwagen
US spec 420SEL M116 4.2:

201hp
228tq
0-60mph 9.0sec
top speed 130mph
hmm if you want to do an easy mod you can always change the throtle linkage to an SL's and you gain 11 rwhp and 15 rwtq! the linkage cost about 15 bucks too...also you can remove the hose that goes to air intake--its an oil sump hose i belief...and you should feel some extra power from 4k up on the rpm..
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US spec 420SEL M116 4.2:

201hp
228tq
0-60mph 9.0sec
top speed 130mph
Does anybody know the weight ?
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Does anybody know the weight ?
3850
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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also you can remove the hose that goes to air intake--its an oil sump hose i belief...and you should feel some extra power from 4k up on the rpm..
Where do the crankcase vapors and blow by go then?
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Where do the crankcase vapors and blow by go then?
not eco friendly, that's for sure.
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hmm if you want to do an easy mod you can always change the throtle linkage to an SL's and you gain 11 rwhp and 15 rwtq! the linkage cost about 15 bucks too...

Can anyone confirm this?If its true it has to be the cheapest 11 horses you can possibly buy!
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