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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1980 - 1985/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1980 S-class Coupe (C126) 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
204 Hp, 315 Nm
232 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
3.8 l
3839 cm3
234.27 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) Coupe 1980 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?
4910 mm
193.31 in.
What is the width of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?
1828 mm
71.97 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
1585 kg
3494 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
2105 kg
4641 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class Coupe (C126)
Modification (Engine)
380 SEC V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1980
End of production
September, 1985
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.9 l/100 km 16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.3 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.8 kg/Hp, 128.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 198.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
53.1 Hp/l
Torque
315 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 232 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116 E 38 / 116.963
Engine displacement
3839 cm3 234.27 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio
9.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1585 kg 3494 lbs.
Max. weight
2105 kg 4641 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4910 mm 193.31 in.
Width
1828 mm 71.97 in.
Height
1406 mm 55.35 in.
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track
1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track
1517 mm 59.72 in.

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
Trailing arm
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