Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1979

General Information

Modification (Engine)

380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1981 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm

Width

1820 mm

Height

1436 mm

Length

4995 mm

Front track

1545 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.3 kg/Hp, 136.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 191.2 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.1 l

Maximum speed

215 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

520 kg

Kerb Weight

1595 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

505 l

Max. weight

2115 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

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

Tires size

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class 380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic