380SL Prices, Production and Specifications
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The 380SL sold for:
November 1980(East Coast)............$38,993
September 1982(East Coast)...........$43,030
Production for the 380SL was:
1980...............3,347 units
1981...............9,470 units
1982...............9,926 units
1983..............11,198 units
1984..............11,115 units
1985...............8,144 units
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| Engine type |
V-8 overhead camshaft (M116) |
| Bore and stroke |
92 x 71.8mm(3.62 x 2.83 in) |
| Displacement |
3818 cc (233 cu in) |
| Power output |
155 hp (DIN) @ 5500 rpm |
| Compression ratio |
9:1 |
| Torque |
31 mkg @ 4000rpm (224.3 ft/lb) |
| Fuel injection |
Bosch mechanical, with air flow sensor |
| Engine speed |
6600 rpm @ 100 km/hr |
|
|
3.68:1 |
|
II. |
2.41:1 |
|
III. |
1.44:1 |
|
IV. |
1.00:1 |
| Rear axle ratio |
3.27 |
| Chassis |
unit frame and body |
| Suspension |
independent front and rear, coil springs, anti-roll bar; diagonal swing axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes and area |
dual circuit discs, power assisted, brake pad wear indicator, 278/279 mm(10.9/11.0 in) |
| Wheelbase |
2455mm (96.7 in) |
| Track, front/rear |
1452/1440mm (57.2/56.7 in) |
| Length |
4390mm (172.8 in) |
| Width |
1790mm (70.5in) |
| Height |
1300mm (51.2in) |
| Ground clearance |
140mm (5.5 in) |
| Tires |
205/70 VR 14 |
| Turning circle |
10.74 meters (35.2 ft) |
| Steering type and ratio |
recirculating ball , (3.0 turns) servo assisted |
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|
1540kg (3392lbs) |
| Maximum speed |
215 km/hr (134 mph) |
| Fuel consumption |
17.3 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 liters (23 US gallons) |
