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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1979, 1980, 1981
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SEL (V126)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Power

218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

215 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
57.1 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
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
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1615 kg

Max weight (kg)

2135 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5135 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3070 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: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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