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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic /1979, 1980, 1981/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1979 - 1981/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
218 Hp, 305 Nm
225 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
3.8 l
3818 cm3
232.99 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) Sedan 1979 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5135 mm
202.17 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
1615 kg
3560 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
2135 kg
4707 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class SEL (V126)
Modification (Engine)
380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
October, 1979
End of production
October, 1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
18.9 l/100 km 12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.8 sec
Maximum speed
215 km/h 134 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 135 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.3 kg/Nm, 188.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
57.1 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 225 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Engine displacement
3818 cm3 232.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
71.8 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
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
1615 kg 3560 lbs.
Max. weight
2135 kg 4707 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

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.

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: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14