Mercedes1980 380 SL Specs

1980 (R107) Mercedes 380 SL Specs & Performance

1980, 1981 (R107)

Tech Specs Summary


3.8 L V8

134 mph

9.0 seconds

215 hp

17.3 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

9.2 ft3
lb
3,395 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.3 mpg
City
12.4 mpg
Highway
21.1 mpg
Total Range
411 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.8 Liter
233 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M116 E38
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 2.827 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.28:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.92 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
27 hp
Cylinder Volume
29.1 in3
BMEP
142.7 PSI
9.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
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
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
9.2 ft3
Turning Radius
33.9 ft
Curb Weight
3,395 lbs
Gross Weight
4,321 lbs
Maximum Payload
926 lbs
Length
172.8 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
96.7 in
Front Track
57.2 in
Rear Track
56.7 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating2.2

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