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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1979, Oct
End of production
1981, Oct
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
3818 cm³ 232.99 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
215 km/h 134 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1615 kg 3560.5 lbs
Length
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
18.9
l/100 km
12.44
US mpg
14.95
UK mpg
- Extra urban
11.1
l/100 km
21.19
US mpg
25.45
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
215 km/h 134 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.8 sec
Engine Model
M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
3818 cm³ 232.99 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
71.8 mm 2.83 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9
l
9.54
US qt
7.92
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 in
Front track
1545 mm 60.83 in
Rear (Back) track
1517 mm 59.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Trailing arm
Tire size
- Front
195/70 R14
- Rear
195/70 R14
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Rear wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1615 kg 3560.5 lbs
Max. weight
2135 kg 4706.9 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs