MB SEC 560 Question ?
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MB SEC 560 Question ?
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for the MB 560 SEC but I am going to ask the question anyway 
I will be purchasing a MB 560 SEC Coupe soon and I have tried to find some info on this car online with little sucsess....
Can anybody tell me how many bhp this car has and what top speed it is likely to reach......
and a link to some nice photos would be great
Thanx in Advance
Mr C Rhys
I will be purchasing a MB 560 SEC Coupe soon and I have tried to find some info on this car online with little sucsess....
Can anybody tell me how many bhp this car has and what top speed it is likely to reach......
and a link to some nice photos would be great
Thanx in Advance
Mr C Rhys
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There's no W126 forum on this site (unfortunately), so this is the most relevant you are going to get. The 560SEC and 560SEL share the same engine:
5.6-liter V8
238 hp @ 4800 rpm
287 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
I do not know top speed, but most high-end German cars are limited to either around 130 mph or precisely at 155. I'm guessing 155 for the coupes.
For other specs, see M-B's official website (15-year model overview) here:
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...24568&menu=2_3
The above link should take you straight to the 560SEC info.
Here's a great site with all kinds of pictures of Mercedes:
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/MODELS.HTM
Here are some pictures on that site of nice SEC's (some really really nice!!)
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560SEC88.HTM
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec89.htm
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec881.HTM
This one's breathtaking:
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec891.HTM
Also try www.motorcities.com. On the left menu, scroll down to 'Click for More', and then click on 'Cars'. When the long, long list appears, scroll down to Mercedes, and you'll find a few pictures of more 560SEC's.
I really love the S-Class coupes for their combination of power, speed, dignified but sleek styling, safety/security, imposing presence and prestige. The best of all automotive worlds. W140's (i.e. '99 CL600 etc.) are my favorites, but the W126's (560SEC's) may well be the most elegant. Good luck with your purchase, and enjoy the car!!
5.6-liter V8
238 hp @ 4800 rpm
287 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
I do not know top speed, but most high-end German cars are limited to either around 130 mph or precisely at 155. I'm guessing 155 for the coupes.
For other specs, see M-B's official website (15-year model overview) here:
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...24568&menu=2_3
The above link should take you straight to the 560SEC info.
Here's a great site with all kinds of pictures of Mercedes:
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/MODELS.HTM
Here are some pictures on that site of nice SEC's (some really really nice!!)
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560SEC88.HTM
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec89.htm
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec881.HTM
This one's breathtaking:
http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/560sec891.HTM
Also try www.motorcities.com. On the left menu, scroll down to 'Click for More', and then click on 'Cars'. When the long, long list appears, scroll down to Mercedes, and you'll find a few pictures of more 560SEC's.
I really love the S-Class coupes for their combination of power, speed, dignified but sleek styling, safety/security, imposing presence and prestige. The best of all automotive worlds. W140's (i.e. '99 CL600 etc.) are my favorites, but the W126's (560SEC's) may well be the most elegant. Good luck with your purchase, and enjoy the car!!
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Thanx
Thanx very much for the info those photos are gorgeous
I am really looking forward to getting my MB.
I will post pics when I receive it.
Thanx again
Mr C Rhys
I am really looking forward to getting my MB.
I will post pics when I receive it.
Thanx again
Mr C Rhys
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Couldnt find a decent SEC 560 :(
After several weeks of searching I couldnt find a SEC 560 I liked so I am picking up a Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sports Tommorrow morning..
I suppose I will now leave this forum and you will all hate me lol...
I suppose I will now leave this forum and you will all hate me lol...
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Re: Couldnt find a decent SEC 560 :(
Originally posted by c_rhys
After several weeks of searching I couldnt find a SEC 560 I liked so I am picking up a Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sports Tommorrow morning..
I suppose I will now leave this forum and you will all hate me lol...
After several weeks of searching I couldnt find a SEC 560 I liked so I am picking up a Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sports Tommorrow morning..
I suppose I will now leave this forum and you will all hate me lol...
enjoy the jag... is it brand new??
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Also sorry to hear about that, as I was looking forward to seeing pics
Since you're in the U.K., I have no idea what an XJ6 3.2 is. Over here, we have the XJ6, XJ6 L, Vanden Plas, and XJR, and this was up to 1997 before the XJ8 models were introduced. Is yours from the most recent generation?
I'd love to see pictures of the Jaguar if you want to post them--I think everyone can agree that XJ's are also gorgeous cars!
Since you're in the U.K., I have no idea what an XJ6 3.2 is. Over here, we have the XJ6, XJ6 L, Vanden Plas, and XJR, and this was up to 1997 before the XJ8 models were introduced. Is yours from the most recent generation?
I'd love to see pictures of the Jaguar if you want to post them--I think everyone can agree that XJ's are also gorgeous cars!
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Thanx for the posotive responses - I love the Jag, I have posted a picture of a simular car but mine is jet black, I am sure I will get the camera out soon so you can see what mine looks like.
Thanx again
Thanx again
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Jaguar 3.2S
I know its been a while but I have attached a picture of the Jag I got about 12 weeks ago now. its not that new but it drives like a dream.
it has about 220bhp but I have only had 139Mph out of it so far.
it has about 220bhp but I have only had 139Mph out of it so far.
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Looks great! Seems like a great alternative to that 560SEC. Here Americans have a love/hate attitude toward Jags--I don't know why. I have some friends who really hate them, again something I can't understand. Even as a German car fanatic, it's been my dream for a long time to own a Jag at some point.
Currently I have a 300,000-mile '86 BMW 528e (good for about 110 mph). Unfortunately it's being very problematic right now and I plan to sell it soon. I'd be interested to see how the Jaguar holds up (although as a poor student I'd never be able to maintain one).
Enjoy it!!
Currently I have a 300,000-mile '86 BMW 528e (good for about 110 mph). Unfortunately it's being very problematic right now and I plan to sell it soon. I'd be interested to see how the Jaguar holds up (although as a poor student I'd never be able to maintain one).
Enjoy it!!
