1979 380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

380 (W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)

Modification

380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1979, May

End of production

1981, Oct

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

3818 cm³ 232.99 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1595 kg 3516.4 lbs

Length

4995 mm 196.65 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Engine Model

M 116 E 38 / 116.961

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3818 cm³ 232.99 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

71.8 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Coolant

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

Length

4995 mm 196.65 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Height

1436 mm 56.54 in

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in

Front track

1545 mm 60.83 in

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm 59.72 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

- Rear

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Kerb weight

1595 kg 3516.4 lbs

Max. weight

2115 kg 4662.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

505 l 17.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs