Mercedes-Benz

S-class 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic · 1979 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)
Variant 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Year 1979

General Information

Production Start October, 1979 year
Production End October, 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 9,3 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph 8,8 sec
Maximum Speed 215 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 18,9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban) 11,1 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio 7,4 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio 5,3

Engine

Engine Power 218 HP
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Displacement 3818 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
Piston Stroke 71,8 mm
Compression Ratio 9:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Multi-port manifold injection
Valvetrain SOHC

Space & Weight

Kerb Weight 1615 kg
Max Weight 2135 kg
Max Load 520 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L

Dimensions

Length 5135 mm
Width 1820 mm
Height 1440 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Trailing arm
Front Brakes Ventilated discs
Tire Size Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel Size Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14