1982 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SEL Sedan

Automatic

wdbca33axcb025141

Gasoline

2 OWNER MERCEDES BENZ 380 SEL, 125 K MILES THIS CAR IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, RUN LIKE A TOP ,TIRES VERY GOOD, TRANSMISSION EXCELLENT , ENGINE SUPER STRONG . IT IS A 8 CYLINDER SO YOU APPRECIATE YOUR NOT GOING TO GET 30 MPG.THIS IS A WONDER FULL 1982 CAR.EVERYTHING WORKS , COMES WITH ORIGINAL HAND BOOKS.BELIEVE ME YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.. GOOD LUCK BIDDING MY FRIENDS. On Mar-30-11 at 12:07:11 PDT, seller added the following information: On Mar-31-11 at 06:04:34 PDT, seller added the following information: Features Novel luxury features/options included the following safety, comfort, and technological features. Whilst almost all of these features are available on modern luxury cars today, each in its own right was considered very significant in the 1980s. The harmonious and "matter-of-fact" way which these were combined, as well as their renowned durability, has added to the appeal of W126. Safety W126 S-Class driver's seat with SRS airbag in steering wheel Airbags, as an additional measure of occupant protection. The driver side airbag premiered on 1981 models, as an optional extra (standard from 1985 on 500 SEL and 500 SEC), and the passenger side airbag premiered in 1986 (as an optional extra; due to its expense, few early production W126 cars were thus equipped). The passenger side airbag became standard in 1989 for the 560SEL and standard in 1991 for all models.[2] Traction control system (TCS), also known as Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) to prevent wheelspin (a Mercedes-Benz first). Available only on European models until the year 1990, when it was available to 560 SEL customers in the United States. Seat belt pretensioners ETR enabled all seat belts (with exception of rear centre lap belt on sedans) to tighten when the car sensed conditions that could lead to an accident (such as sudden, forceful braking). Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (as introduced by its predecessor, the W116) was optional until 1986 except on premier 500SEL and 500 SEC models.Crumple zones which absorbed impact energies, reducing passenger injury. Comfort and convenience W126 power seats and window controls W126 rear interior Courtesy lights on the underside of the doors, to enable the occupant to see the ground when exiting the vehicle in the dark. And on sedan models, individual, rear cabin reading lamps aimed at the rear seat occupants' laps so as to avoid distracting the driver at night. Eight-way powered, dual stage heated front seats, with two setting memory functions for both front occupants to retain positions of power adjustable steering column and seat position for driver; and seat position for front passenger. The seat heaters were standard on the 560 SEL/SEC, and an option on other models. Two-way powered, dual stage heated rear "Chesterfield" bench seat (pre-1990 SELs) with four-way manually adjustable rear headrests that was standard on flagship 500 SEL and 560 SEL models. As an option on the 500 SEL and 560 SEL, individual, power adjustable rear seats were provided with a burl walnut grained centre console that replaced the centre seat to allow for a 2 + 2 seating format. A fully automatic climate control system that used an interior temperature sensor to more accurately climatize the cabin. This sensor was mounted near the sunroof so that when the roof was ajar, the sensor would detect cool windchills and call upon the system to adjust heat flow accordingly. Exterior temperature sensor with display set in main instrument console below the speedometer to inform the driver of exterior conditions. Drivetrain technologies Four-speed automatic transmission with a topographical sensor that monitored the vehicle's position (whether on an incline or decline) and gas pedal position. The result was an extraordinary capacity to "hold back" acceleration when coasting downhill and to maintain the S-Class' position without using the brake pedal after coming to a complete stop on a steep incline. The transmission also featured a "limp home mode" in case of electronic failure and was programmed to start in second gear so as to permit smooth, wheel spin free launches. Second gear start could be switched on and off in European models with a S/W switch to allow more performance orientated driving versus winter driving. The W126 carried forward the self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension of the 6.9 W116 model. There were two versions of the self-levelling suspension for the sedan: a rear only hydraulic suspension using two nitrogen ballasts to automatically level the car, and a four-wheel hydraulic levelling system that could be set in three positions. The coupés were only available with the rear-levelling from the factory. In the US, rear-levelling was standard on both the 560 SEC and the 560 SEL, and optional on the 500 SEC and SEL. Cruise control that used the transmission's topographical sensor to appropriately add and cut back the throttle fluidly as needed in order to maintain the desired set speed. The result was a cruise control that was free of the sudden throttle inputs and undesired downhill excess speed that plagued many current cruise control systems. Engines In September 1985, two newly-constructed six-cylinder SOHC engines, M103 (already used in the new middle-class Mercedes-Benz W124 series), replaced the 2.8-litre DOHC M110 engines. The carburetted version was replaced by a 2.6-litre fuel injection engine, while the 3.0-litre version replaced the fuel injected M110. Also new was a 4.2-litre V8 engine, designed to replace the 3.8 litre version used in the W126 sedans, coupés, and the SL-Class. The 5.0-litre engine was modified to receive electronic ignition and electronic-mechanical fuel injection in form of the Bosch KE-jetronic system. Performance was increased to 245 hp (183 kW). An ECE version of the 5.0-litre M117 V8 engine was also available from September 1987 with a power output of 265 hp (198 kW) The largest new engine was the 5.6-litre V8 that was a further development from the 5 litre version. An increased stroke meant it could turn out a hefty 272 hp (203 kW). There was a higher compression version available, if required, that produced 300 hp (220 kW). This version was only available without catalytic converter. But even without the catalytic converter this ECE version, as it was known, would meet the emission requirements of the European community. A 3.0-litre inline-five cylinder turbo diesel was offered from 1981–1985 in North America. In 1986, the 300SD was replaced with the 300SDL. It was part of the second generation of W126 model lineup. The five-cylinder engine was replaced with the new inline six-cylinder engine and the engine was only offered in long wheelbase. The new engine had 148 hp (110 kW) compared to 125 hp (93 kW) of the previous version. Engine Cyl. Power Torque 0–100 km/h Maximum speed Notes[9] Gasoline 2.6 12V I6 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) 228 N·m (168 lb·ft) 205 km/h (127 mph) From MY 1986 On Mar-31-11 at 11:48:04 PDT, seller added the following information: BEFORE I FORGET THE RADIO AS BEEN REPLACE WITH A TOP OF THE LINE ALPINE .THE STOCK RADIO IS IN A BOX IN THE TRUNK SHOULD THE NEW OWNER WISH TO REPLACE IT BACK IN THE CAR.NEW PLUGS WIRES ,ALTERNATOR AND COIL.. On Apr-10-11 at 12:13:45 PDT, seller added the following information: On Apr-16-11 at 11:35:12 PDT, seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE FRONT & REAR WINDOWS ARE FACTORY TINTED .I GUESS IT WAS TO KEEP OUT THE FLORIDA SUN.....