E 420 (special protection model B6)

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 119 E 42 / 119.985
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
Bore x Stroke:
92.0 x 78.9 mm
Total displacement:
4196 cc
Compression ratio:
11.0
Rated output:
205 kW / 279 hp at 5700 rpm
Rated torque:
400 Nm at 3900 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-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
above the rear axle / 80 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:
rack-and-pinion 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:
7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
Tires:
225/55 R 16 99 H reinforced
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
2833 mm
Front / rear track:
1534 / 1538 mm
Length:
4795 mm
Width:
1799 mm
Height:
1439 mm
Kerb weight:
2710 kg
by Guideline:
EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
Gross weight:
3090 kg