Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1980 - 1981/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1980 SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

218 Hp, 299 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3818 cm³
232.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1980 380 SL 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4390 mm
172.83 in.

What is the width of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

1960 kg
4321 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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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

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19 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 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 141.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 194.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

57.1 Hp/l

Torque

299 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 38 / 116.960

Engine displacement

3818 cm³ 232.99 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg 3395 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm 172.83 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in.

Wheelbase

2455 mm 96.65 in.

Front track

1452 mm 57.17 in.

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 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

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic /1980, 1981/