Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic Specs
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1979 - 1981. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 3.8L liters, engines produces a power of 218 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic is 18.9 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 5135x1820x1440 mm, and the weight is from 1615 kg.
General data
Generation
S-class SEL (V126)
Modification
380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
October, 1979 year
End of production
October, 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Model
M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Fuel consumption (economy), emissions
Fuel consumption - urban
18.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban
11.1 l/100 km
Performance specs
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)
9.3 sec
Maximum speed
215 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 135 Hp/tonne
Engine technical data
Power
218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
57.1 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3818 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
71.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant
12.5 l
Power
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension and brakes specs
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14; Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 14; Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1979 - 1981. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 3.8L liters, engines produces a power of 218 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic is 18.9 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 5135x1820x1440 mm, and the weight is from 1615 kg.
