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(1980 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3818 cm3 / 233.0 cu in / 233.0 cu in, 162.6 kW / 218.1 hp / 218.1 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 380 SL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 380 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4389 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1540 kg / 3395 lb / 3395 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1791 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2461 mm / 96.9 in / 96.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1453 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.8 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.28 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3818 cm3 / 233.0 cu in / 233.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 477.25 cm3/cylinder / 29.124 cu in/cylinder / 29.124 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 162.6 kW / 218.1 hp / 218.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 59.9 kW / 80.3 hp / 80.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.6 kW/l / 0.936 bhp/cu in / 0.936 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 79.9 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 141.6 kW/ton / 107.3 bhp/ton / 107.3 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs, Semi-trailing arm |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 380 SL
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