260 E long-wheelbase chassis

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 103 E 26 / 103.943
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
Bore x Stroke:
82.9 x 80.25 mm
Total displacement:
2599 cc (tax classification: 2548 cc)
Compression ratio:
9.2
Rated output:
160 hp / 118 kW (RÜF version: 166 hp / 122 kW) at 5800 rpm
Rated torque:
220 Nm (RÜF version: 228 Nm) at 4600 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
single roller chain
Fuel system:
manifold injection, mechanically-electronically controlled (Bosch KE-Jetronic)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
behind the rear axle / 70 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
A-arm / shock-absorber strut
Rear-wheel suspension:
multilink suspension with hydropneumatic level control
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, hydropneumatic spring struts, torsion bar stabiliser
Shock absorber front/rear:
gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
Wheel rims:
6 1/2 J x 15 H 2
Tires:
195/65 R 15 91 H
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Units produced:
a total of 1049 (until 10.1992)
Prices:
09.1986: DM 52,383.00
06.1987: DM 53,979.00
02.1988: DM 55,404.00
02.1989: DM 56,544.00