Model code: W124 E26
Detail code: 124.026
Production: 09. 1989 - 10. 1992
Produced: 154,391 (until 10.1992)
Engine type: M103 E26 (103.940)
Number of Cylinders: In line 6 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2597cc
Bore x Stroke: 82.9 x 80.2 mm
Compression ratio: 9.2
Engine power: 118kW / 160hp at 5800rpm
Engine torque: 220Nm at 4600rpm
Fuel system: manifold injection, mechanically-electronically controlled~(Bosch KE-Jetronic)
Front suspension: A-arm / shock-absorber strut
Rear suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
Front springs: coil springs | torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs: coil springs | torsion bar stabiliser
Brake system: hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system;~disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Rims: 6 1/2J x 15H2 (Sportline: 7J x 15H2)
Tyres: 195 / 65 R15 91V (Sportline: 205 / 60 ZR15)
Powered axle: Rear
Gearing: 5-speed manual transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: change-speed gear
Gear ratios: I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
Final drive ratio: 3.92
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 s
Fuel consumption: 8.0 / 10.1 / 14.5 l
Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: planetary gear system
Gear ratios: I. 4.25; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; R. 5.67
Final drive ratio: 3.27
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 s
Fuel consumption: 8.0 / 10.1 / 14.5 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1501 / 1491 mm (Sportline: 1518 / 1509 mm)
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1428 mm (Sportline: 1411 mm)
Kerb weight: 1420 kg
Gross weight: 1940 kg; from 02.1992: 1990 kg