These are standard specifications for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1981 - 1983 |
| Price : | $38,995-$46,640 |
| Weight : | 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3839 cc | 234.3 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Torque : | 196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 2750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1981 : | 414,527 |
| 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 1,991 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.3 in | 4630 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.9 in | 2461 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.2 in | 1453 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $44,300 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 208.1 in | 5286 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.1 in | 3076 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.2 in | 1453 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $46,640 |
| Weight : | 3440 lbs | 1560.358 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.4 in | 4989 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.2 in | 2850 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.2 in | 1453 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series? A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series has wheelbase sizes of 96.90-, 112.20-, 121.10-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series? A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series has lengths of 182.30-, 196.40-, 208.10-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series? A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series has width of 70.50 and 71.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series cost when new?A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series cost approximately $38,995 to $46,640 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series? A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series was offered as a Coupe, Roadster, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1981? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 414,527 automobiles in 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series was a V 8Vee-Type (3839 cc | 234.3 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4750 RPM and 196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 2750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series have? A: The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 Series had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.