- Years of Manufacture: 1980 - 1985
- Number Built: 53,200
- Price at Introduction:
- 380SL Roadster: DM 54,014
- Date of Introduction: February, 1980
- Chassis/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:
- Fuel Tank: 90 litres
- Turning Circle:
- Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.68:1
- 2nd: 2.41:1
- 3rd: 1.44:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Rear Axle Ratio:
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- 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:
- 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:
- Tyres:
- 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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