America's flagship Mercedes S-Class was famously gutless: the US-spec 380 SEL got a reputation for being severely underpowered, undercut further by a troublesome single timing chain.
Lead trim: SL · RWD · up to 201 hp
Mercedes-Benz 3801984–1985
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FactAmerica's flagship Mercedes S-Class was famously gutless: the US-spec 380 SEL got a reputation for being severely underpowered, undercut further by a troublesome single timing chain.
Collectors Spotted in the Mercedes-Benz 380 Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Mercedes-Benz 380 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 1985–1985 | 3.8 L 8-cyl | 201 hp | 232 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| SL · 1984 | 1984–1984 | 3.8 L 8-cyl | 155 hp | 196 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| SL · RWD | 1985–1985 | 3.8 L 8-cyl | 155 hp | 196 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the SL · 1984 trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
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