General description :
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by car’s second owner, who had it for nine years
Rebuilt 5.6L V-8 SOHC engine (code M117.968) with Bosch KE-Jetronic electronic-mechanical fuel injection
Four-speed automatic transmission (code W4A 040, type 722.3) and 2.65 gearing
Signal Red exterior (code DB-568)
Java leather interior (code 274)
Electronic climate control (code 581), power rack-and-pinion steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power sideview mirrors and power front seats with memory
Driver’s side airbag (code 442) anti-lock brakes
OZ five-spoke alloy wheels
Headlight wipers and washers
VDO gauges
Sunroof (code 412) and Nardi steering wheel
Use of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) sheet in its construction to reduce the weight without compromising the structural strength and integrity
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) became standard for the entire model range during the second series (1986-1991)
Seat belt pretensioners enabled all seat belts (with exception of rear center shoulder belt on sedan) to tighten when the car sensed conditions that could lead to an accident such as sudden, forceful braking or sudden deceleration during the collision
Crumple zones front and rear which absorbed impact energies, reducing passenger injury
Fluted taillamps, the design pioneered on the R107/C107, was carried over. The fluted design maintains the visibility of taillamps when the dirt accumulates on the outer edges
The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC is a two-door coupe that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1985 to 1991. It was based on the W126 S-Class platform and was the flagship model of the coupe range.
The 560SEC was powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. It had a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The car had a luxurious and spacious interior, with features such as leather seats, wood trim, and a premium sound system.
The 560SEC was known for its excellent build quality and durability, and it was considered a status symbol during its production run. Today, it is a sought-after classic car, appreciated for its elegant styling, performance, and engineering.