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Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL {V 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm × 78.90 mm 3.46 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.8 litre 3839 cc (234.27 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.7/10.8/14.2 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 126.32 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1031.1 kPa (149.5 psi)
Specific torque 82.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 116 E 38 / 116.963
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 479.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3075 mm
wheelbase 121.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5135 mm
Length (inches) 202.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1615 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3560 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.890
Turning circle 12.30 m
Tyres 205/70 VR 14
Wheels 6½J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.47

General information

RAC rating 38.4
Number made
Model code V 126 E 38
Model family V 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL {V 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1981

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