Witness the Automotive Excellence of the Mercedes-Benz W126

A W126 joins the family: '91 Mercedes 420 SEL. 28 Photos. Quote: Incredible! When I saw the first picture, I guessed it was an American import. The most desirable W126 is the 560 SEL – L for long-wheelbase – which adds 140mm to the regular 2850mm wheelbase for plenty of first-class rear legroom. The most spectacular newcomer was a 5.6-liter eight-cylinder unit which generated 200 kW (272 hp). In addition, all models in the W 126 series now came ... The W126s seem to be the best deal, especially the inline six powered cars (and if we got a 4-door, I think I'd rather an SE over an SEL). 1. It was an extremely well made car, very sturdy, both classic and technically advanced. · 2. It was the cheapest way to drive a Mercedes. A Yellow W126 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL In China ... A super clean W126 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL. It is painted in light yellow, a typical shade for ... The only S-Class of this generation with a carb was the 1979-1985 280 S. Diesel engines -always turbocharged- were only offered in the US and Canada. My ideal 126 being the later 560SEL/SEC has a 5.5l V8 from the 80s which will probably barely return 15 mpg if I am really careful and yes it only has 300 hp. The car was really like a rags to riches guy. First he drank tharra, then RC, and now just Single Malts. Built 1979 through to 1991 in most places (with a significant update from 1986), and up to 1994 in South Africa, it's sometimes described by ...