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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SE (W126)
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Power

204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

315 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

210 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
53.1 Hp/l
Torque
315 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3839 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1595 kg

Max weight (kg)

2115 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

505 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4995 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1436 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2930 mm

Front track (mm)

1545 mm

Rear track (mm)

1517 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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