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1980 380 SLC V8 (218 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

SLC

Modification

380 SLC V8 (218 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1980, Feb

End of production

1981, Sep

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

299 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 220.53 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

1560 kg 3439.2 lbs

Length

4750 mm 187.01 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

19 l/100 km 12.38 US mpg
14.87 UK mpg

- Extra urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 116 E 38 / 116.960

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

299 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 220.53 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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4750 mm 187.01 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in

Wheelbase

2820 mm 111.02 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, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1560 kg 3439.2 lbs

Max. weight

2050 kg 4519.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

490 kg 1080.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 380 SLC V8 (218 Hp) is made in 1980 1981