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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 380 SL 3.8 petrol

R107 · 107.045 · 150 kW / 204 hp

1980 - 1985 · Petrol · Engine code M 116 E 38 / 116.962

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1980 - 1985
Engine code
M 116 E 38 / 116.962
Engine size
3,839 cc (3.8 litres)
Engine power
204 hp (150 kW) at 5,250 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
315 Nm at 3,250 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
16 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
88 x 78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.4:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40, 15W-40 or 20W-50
Coolant
12.5 litres
Fuel tank
85 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/70 R14
Wheel (rim) size
6.5J x 14
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Weight (empty)
1,540 kg
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Wheelbase
2,455 mm
Front track
1,452 mm
Rear track
1,440 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,960 kg
Load it can carry
420 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
14.2 l/100 km (about 7 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
9.2 l/100 km (about 10.9 km per litre)
Top speed
205 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
9.8 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.