Model code: W124 E50
Detail code: 124.036
Production: 02. 1991 - 07. 1993
Prototype: 09.1990
Produced: 10,479 (until 04. 1995 + E60 AMG)
Engine type: M119 E50 (119.974)
Number of Cylinders: V 8 cylinders
Valves: 4 valve technology - 2 intake - 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Displacement: 4973cc
Bore x Stroke: 96.5 x 85.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0
Engine power: 240kW / 326hp at 5700rpm; from 10. 1992 235kW / 320hp
Engine torque: 480Nm at 3900rpm; from 10. 1992 470Nm 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: 8Jx 16H2
Tyres: 225 / 55 ZR16
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: 2.82
Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 s
Fuel consumption: 10.7 / 12.3 / 17.5 l; from 10. 1992 10.3 / 11.9 / 16.9 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1538 / 1529 mm
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1796 mm
Height: 1410mm
Kerb weight: 1700 kg; from 10. 1992 1710kg
Gross weight: 2150 kg; from 10. 1992 2160 kg