600 SEL; from 06.1993: S 600 long wheelbase (special protection version)

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 120 E 60 / 120.980
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
12 / 60° V; light-alloy block
Bore x Stroke:
89.0 x 80.2 mm
Total displacement:
5987 cc
Compression ratio:
10.0
Rated output:
300 kW / 408 hp at 5200 rpm; from 09.1992: 290 kW / 394 hp at 5200 rpm
Rated torque:
580 Nm at 3800 rpm; from 09.1992: 570 Nm at 3800 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
2 overhead camshafts per cylinder bank (intake camshafts adjustable)
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-wire air-mass sensor (Bosch LH-Jetronic)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
above the rear axle / 100 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
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 absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball parameter power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
light-alloy wheels
Wheel rims:
CT 500 x 180 A
Tires:
CT 265/40 R 500 114 H
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
3140 mm
Front / rear track:
1603 / 1576 mm; from 06.1993: 1606 / 1579 mm
Length:
5213 mm
Width:
1886 mm
Height:
1491 mm; from 06.1993: 1482 mm
Kerb weight:
3535 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
Gross weight:
4150 kg