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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?204 Hp, 315 Nm
232.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?3.8 l
3839 cm3
234.27 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1981 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4995 mm
196.65 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?1595 kg
3516.37 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?2115 kg
4662.78 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?505 l
17.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine) 380 SE V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
Start of production October, 1981 year
End of production November, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg
20.32 UK mpg
7.19 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 53.1 Hp/l
Torque 315 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 232.33 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 38 / 116.963
Engine displacement 3839 cm3 234.27 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1595 kg 3516.37 lbs.
Max. weight 2115 kg 4662.78 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4995 mm 196.65 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height 1436 mm 56.54 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1517 mm 59.72 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14