Mercedes1981 380 SL Specs

1981 (R107) Mercedes 380 SL Specifications & Performance

1981 - 1985 (R107)

Tech Specs Summary


3.8 L V8

130 mph

9.8 seconds

201 BHP

25 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

260 L
kg
1,540 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
9.8 seconds
0-60 mph
9.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
131 BHP/Tonne
Power
201 BHP
Torque
232 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25 mpg
Urban
19.9 mpg
Extra Urban
30.7 mpg
Total Range
467 Miles

Petrol Engine

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
314 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
85 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

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
149.1 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

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating2.2

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