Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 Sedan 204 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V126)

Modification (Engine)

380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1981 year

End of production

September, 1985 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.8 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque

315 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 38 / 116.963

Engine displacement

3839 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm

Compression ratio

9.4

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l

Coolant

12.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1615 kg

Max. weight

2135 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

5135 mm

Width

1820 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Front track

1545 mm

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14, Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14