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1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

380 SL

Modification

380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1981, Oct

End of production

1985, Oct

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 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

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1540 kg 3395.1 lbs

Length

4390 mm 172.83 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg
19.89 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 116 E 38 / 116.962

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

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4390 mm 172.83 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2455 mm 96.65 in

Front track

1452 mm 57.17 in

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

- Rear

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1540 kg 3395.1 lbs

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

420 kg 925.9 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic is made in 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985