1981 380 SEL Specs1981 (V126) Mercedes 380 SEL Specifications & Performance
1981 - 1985 (V126)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.8 L V8
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- 130 mph
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- 9.8 seconds
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- 201 BHP
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- 26.2 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 430 L
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- 1,615 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 124 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 201 BHP
- Torque
- 232 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 26.2 mpg
- Urban
- 19.9 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 32.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 518 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.8 Litre
- 3,839 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 201 BHP @ 5,250 RPM
- 204 ps @ 5,250 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 232 lb·ft @ 3,250 RPM
- 315 N·m @ 3,250 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
- Engine Name
- M116 E38
- Compression Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 88 x 78.9 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.12:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 52 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 480 cc
- BMEP
- 10.3 Bar
- 149.5 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Luxury Limousine
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 430 L
- Turning Circle
- 12.2 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,615 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,135 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 520 kg
- Length
- 5,135 mm
- Width
- 1,820 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,070 mm
- Front Track
- 1,545 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,517 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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