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Mercedes-Benz 380 SL

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 71.80 mm 3.62 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.8 litre 3818 cc (232.989 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 141.56 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1003.9 kPa (145.6 psi)
Specific torque 79.88 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.28
Unitary capacity 477.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2461 mm
wheelbase 96.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4389 mm
Length (inches) 172.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1791 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1300 mm
Height (inches) 51.2 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1540 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3395 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
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.27

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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