Your chassis significance is O.K. y

Your engine, if this book is not mistaken, it should be as follows (116.982 12 802112):

1= Gasoline engine
16= Engine type
.
982= Engine model

1= Left hand drive
2= Auto transmission

802112= Serial Number


116.982 Engine details:

V8, 92.0 X 65.8 Bore x Stroke (cc)
3,499 displacement (cc)
9.5:1 Compression ratio (9:1 after 1979)
5,800 max rpm
Model applied: 350SL/SLC
Torque: 29.2 mkg @ 4000 rpm (231.5 ft/lb)
Power: 200hp (DIN) @5800 rpm (230 hp SAE)
Units manufactured:
350SL 15,304 units from 1970 to 1980
350 SLC 13,925 units from 1971 to 1980

Hope the information is useful.

A. Rosich
E320 T 1995
S320 1998


[This message has been edited by A. Rosich (edited 10-24-2000).]