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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible

1980 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible

1980 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $ $40 267 USD
engine V8
valvetrain 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 3839 cc / 234.3 in³
bore 88 mm / 3.46 in
stroke 78.9 mm / 3.11 in
compression 9.4:1
power 152.1 kw / 204.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm
specific output 53.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 314.55 nm / 232.0 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 205/70HR16
rear tires 205/70HR16
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
r brake size mm / in
front wheels F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
steering Reciculating Ball w/Power Assist
curb weight 1540 kg / 3395 lbs
wheelbase 2450 mm / 96.5 in
front track 1450 mm / 57.1 in
rear track 1440 mm / 56.7 in
length 4390 mm / 172.8 in
width 1790 mm / 70.5 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission 4-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.68:1, 2.41:1, 1.44:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive 2.47:1
top speed ~204 kph / 126.8 mph
0 – 60 mph ~9.1 seconds