Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1980 Roadster 218 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

February, 1980

End of production

October, 1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

215 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 141.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 194.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

57.1 Hp/l

Torque

299 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 38 / 116.960

Engine displacement

3818 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

71.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

Max. weight

1960 kg

Max load

420 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2455 mm

Front track

1452 mm

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14, Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14