What engine is in a 380SL?
Engine 8 Cylinder M 116: Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft. Fuel System: Bosch mechanical with air-flow sensor. Bore and Stroke: 92mm x 71.8mm (3.62 x 2.83 inch)
When did the Mercedes 380SL roadster come out?
380 SL Production Schedule Vehicle Year # Produced 380SL Roadster R107 1983 11,198 380SL Roadster R107 1984 11,115 380SL Roadster R107 1985 8,144 380SL Roadster R107 Total: 53,200
How much is a 1984 Mercedes Benz 380SL worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL valued at $11,100 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
What’s the difference between a 450SL and 380SL?
The new engine was designed with emissions controls in mind while the 450SL’s mill was not, which meant that the two engines were relatively equal in terms of power (155 hp in the 380SL vs. 160 hp in the 450SL) despite the difference in their displacements. Performance was similar for the two cars, as was fuel economy. Show All…
What kind of engine does a 1983 380SL have?
1983 380SL, ivory/dk brown, 46k miles, dual roller timing chain. 1986 560SL, red/white, 190K mile. I had given this some thought in the past too but never found a 500SL motor. I just went ahead and had my single timing change converted to dual roller.
What was the color of the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL?
1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SLThis very presentable 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL featured here with 2 tops is available in its original color code#568 of signal red with a parchment interior. The 380SL Comes…
What was the problem with the Mercedes 380SL?
They didn’t make the 380sl past 1985. A common problem was the timing chain guide rails breaking and causing the engine to jump time and damage the valve train. Another problem was oil leakage from the cylinder head gasket due to the threads pulling out of the engine block.
1983 380SL, ivory/dk brown, 46k miles, dual roller timing chain. 1986 560SL, red/white, 190K mile. I had given this some thought in the past too but never found a 500SL motor. I just went ahead and had my single timing change converted to dual roller.
The new engine was designed with emissions controls in mind while the 450SL’s mill was not, which meant that the two engines were relatively equal in terms of power (155 hp in the 380SL vs. 160 hp in the 450SL) despite the difference in their displacements. Performance was similar for the two cars, as was fuel economy. Show All…