380 SEL (special protection version)
  • Design name
    V 126 E 38
  • Type
    126.033
  • Production period
    04.1981 - 03.1985
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 116 E 38 / 116.961; from 10.1981: 116.963
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    92.0 x 71.8 mm; from 10.1981: 88.0 x 78.9 mm
  • Total displacement
    3818 cc (tax 3776 cc); from 10.1981: 3839 cc (tax 3793 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    9.0; from 10.1981: 9.4
  • Rated output
    218 hp / 160 kW at 5500 rpm;~from 10.1981: 204 hp / 150 kW at 5250 rpm
  • Rated torque
    305 Nm at 4000 rpm; from 10.1981: 315 Nm at 3250 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    manifold injection, mechanically controlled (Bosch K-Jetronic)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 90 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    semi-trailing arm axle (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, hydropneumatic spring struts, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system optional (from 12.1984 as standard); disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    6 1/2 J x 14 H 2
  • Tires
    215/70 VR 14
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.68; II. 2.41; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.14
  • Final drive ratio
    3.27; from 10.1981: 2.47
  • Wheelbase
    3070 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1545 / 1517 mm
  • Length
    5135 mm
  • Width
    1820 mm
  • Height
    1440 mm
  • Kerb weight
    depending on the extent of the special protection equipment
  • Gross weight
    depending on the extent of the special protection equipment
  • Units produced
    88
  • Prices
    no list price
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