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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 380 SL 3.8 petrol

R107 · 107.045 · 160 kW / 218 hp

1980 - 1981 · Petrol · Engine code M 116 E 38 / 116.960

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1980 - 1981
Engine code
M 116 E 38 / 116.960
Engine size
3,818 cc (3.8 litres)
Engine power
218 hp (160 kW) at 5,500 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
299 Nm at 4,000 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
92 x 71.8 mm
Compression ratio
9:1
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
90 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
19 l/100 km (about 5.3 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
11.1 l/100 km (about 9 km per litre)
Top speed
215 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
9 seconds

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