[W126 Coupe] 380 / 500 differences

[Barry Corno]

A little insight on the 380 US engine, 307 rear end, no cats,
 and 5 liter cams with solid lifters. It now can get out of
Its shadow.

B.C.


 

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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 380 / 500 differences

I have both US and euro 380. I must say that 
the us is nothing special but the euro is quite a 
nice little engine. It is superior to the US with 
the cams used, the dual chain, the exhaust 
manifolds, and is much more powerful. If you 
can get your hands on the euro I'd 
recommend that over the US 500. It has more 
power and better gas mileage (21.5 mpg). It is 
however the higher compression engine which 
in turn requires premium gas. PS: thanks for 
the springs Richard the car looks sooo much 
better.