Model code: W124 E42
Detail code: 124.034
Production: 09. 1991 - 07. 1993
Prototype: 05.1991
Produced: 22,802 (until 06. 1995)
Engine type: M119 E42 (119.975)
Number of Cylinders: V 8 cylinders
Valves: 4 valve technology - 2 intake - 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Displacement: 4196cc
Bore x Stroke: 92.0 x 78.9 mm
Compression ratio: 11.0
Engine power: 205kW / 279hp at 5700rpm
Engine torque: 400Nm at 3900rpm
Fuel system: microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-wire air-mass sensor (Bosch LH-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; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Rims: 6 1/2J x 15H2 (Sportline: 7J x 15H2); from 03. 1993 7J x 16H2
Tyres: 195 / 65 ZR15 (Sportline: 205 / 60 ZR15); from 03. 1993 215 / 55 ZR 16
Powered axle: Rear
Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: planetary gear system
Gear ratios: I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59
Final drive ratio: 2.65
Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 s
Fuel consumption: 9.4 / 11.1 / 15.0 l; from 10. 1992 10.3 / 11.9 / 16.9 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1501 / 1491 mm (Sportline: 1518 / 1509 mm)
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1431 mm (Sportline: 1408 mm)
Kerb weight: 1620 kg
Gross weight: 2140 kg