Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C107 380 SLC Coupe
160 kW218 PS215 hp299 Nm1971–1981
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- Power
- 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
- Torque
- 299 Nm 221 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,690 kg
- Top speed
- 215 km/h
- Length
- 4,750 mm
- Displacement
- 3,818 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C107 3.8 380 SLC coupe sits a 3.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 160 kW (218 PS) and 299 Nm of torque. The SL-Class C107 3.8 380 SLC has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 2.7 280 SLC (136 kW), the SL-Class C107 3.8 380 SLC gains 18% in power; the 4.5 450 SLC (165 kW), strongest of the 4, has 5 kW more. According to our catalog data, the SL-Class C107 3.8 380 SLC reaches 215 km/h, weighs 1,690 kg and has 129 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,818 cm³ 3.8 l · 233 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp |
| Torque | 299 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,750 mm 187.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,330 mm 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm 111.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1981 |
| Generation | SL-Class C107 (1971–1981) |
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