Mercedes Benz 380SL (107 E38) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1980 - 1985
  • Number Built: 53,200
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 380SL Roadster: DM 54,014
  • Date of Introduction: February, 1980
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions 380SL:
    • Total Length: 4380mm
    • Total Width: 1790mm
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 1300mm
    • Wheelbase: 2455mm
    • Front Track: 1452mm
    • Rear Track: 1440mm
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Roadster: 1540kg
  • Fuel Tank: 90 liters
  • Turning Circle:
    • 10.74 metres
  • Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.68:1
    • 2nd: 2.41:1
    • 3rd: 1.44:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.27:1
  • 0-100 km/h:
    • 9.0 seconds (approx)
    • After 1981: 9.8 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • Manual: 133.5 mph (215 km/h)
    • Automatic: 127 mph (205 km/h)
  • Engine 8 Cylinder M 116:
    • Capacity: 3818cc 233ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
    • Fuel System: Bosch mechanical with air-flow sensor
    • Bore and Stroke: 92mm x 71.8mm (3.62 x 2.83 inch)
    • Power: 218 hp (DIN) @ 5500rpm
    • Torque: 31 mkg @ 4000rpm (224.3 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Independent front and rear, double wishbones, diagnol-pivot swing axle
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 15.9:1 (3.0 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Vented Disc, 278mm (10.9 inch)
    • Rear: Solid Disc, 279mm (11.0 inch)
  • Wheels:
    • 14" Alloy
  • Tyres:
    • 205/70 VR 14
  • Also see:
380SL Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
380SL Roadster
1980
3,347
1981
9,470
1982
9,926
1983
11,198
1984
11,115
1985
8,144
Total:
53,200
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