1981 380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

380 (W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)

Modification

380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1981, Oct

End of production

1985, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

3839 cm³ 234.27 cu. In.

Power

204 hp (at 5250 rpm)

Torque

315 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 232.33 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1615 kg 3560.5 lbs

Length

5135 mm 202.17 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Engine Model

M 116 E 38 / 116.963

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3839 cm³ 234.27 cu. In.

Power

204 hp (at 5250 rpm)

Torque

315 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 232.33 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

9.4

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

5135 mm 202.17 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

3070 mm 120.87 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

195/70 R14

- Rear

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

Kerb weight

1615 kg 3560.5 lbs

Max. weight

2135 kg 4706.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs