Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
3818 cm3 218 hp 160 kW 9 sec 215 km/h 134 mph 1540 kg 3395 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R107)
Engine / modification :	380 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1980 year
Production end :	1981 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	19 l/100 km \| 12.4 mpg US \| 14.9 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	11.1 l/100 km \| 21.2 mpg US \| 25.4 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	90 l \| 23.8 US gallons \| 19.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	218 hp \| 160 kW
Max power in :	5500 rpm.
Maximum speed :	215 km/h \| 134 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	9 sec
Torque :	299 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 116 E 38 / 116.960
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	3818 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	8 l
Coolant :	12.5 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9
Piston Stroke :	71.8 mm
Cylinder Bore :	92 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4390 mm \| 172.8 in
Width :	1790 mm \| 70.5 in
Height :	1300 mm \| 51.2 in
Wheelbase :	2455 mm \| 96.7 in
Front track :	1452 mm \| 57.2 in
Rear (Back) track :	1440 mm \| 56.7 in
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Threaded twist beam
Max weight :	1960 kg \| 4321 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1540 kg \| 3395 lbs
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
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