Mercedes1980 380 SL Specs

1980 (R107) Mercedes 380 SL Specifications & Performance

1980, 1981 (R107)

Tech Specs Summary


3.8 L V8

134 mph

9.0 seconds

215 BHP

20.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

260 L
kg
1,540 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
140 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
221 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.8 mpg
Urban
14.9 mpg
Extra Urban
25.4 mpg
Total Range
411 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.8 Litre
3,818 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
218 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
221 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
299 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M116 E38
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 71.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.28:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
56 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
477 cc
BMEP
9.8 Bar
142.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
260 L
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,540 kg
Gross Weight
1,960 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Wheelbase
2,455 mm
Front Track
1,452 mm
Rear Track
1,440 mm
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2.8

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating2.2

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