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Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL {V 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 218 PS (215.0 bhp) (160.3 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 215 km/h (134 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.1/13.3/18.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 133.13 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 305.0 Nm (225 ft·lb) (31.1 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1003.9 kPa (145.6 psi)
Specific torque 79.88 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Main bearings 5
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 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)
Ground clearance (inches)
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 2.750
Turning circle
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 3.27

General information

RAC rating 42.0
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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL {V 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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