Specs for a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL

Mercedes-Benz manufactured its SL line of convertibles from 1972 to 1989. The 3.8-liter V-8 380SL model was produced between the 1980 and 1986 model years.

Engine

• The 380 SL was powered by the Mercedes-Benz M116 engine. This engine had a 3.62-inch bore, 2.83-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 9:1. It produced 218 horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute (rpm) and 224 ft-lbs. of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Dimensions

• The 380SL sat on a 97-inch wheelbase. It had a 57.2-inch front track and a rear track of 56.7 inches. The 380SL had an overall length of 182.3 inches and a body width of 70.5 inches. It was 50.8 inches high.

Speed

• The 380SL could go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in nine seconds. The top speed for this vehicle varies; the automatic model had a maximum speed of 127 mph, while the manual model topped out at a little over 133 mph.