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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

(1973 model)

Brief specs of 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 4520 cm3 / 275.8 cu in / 275.8 cu in, 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 378.0 N·m / 278.8 lb·ft / 278.8 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 215 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from1973
Model450 SLCIssued until
Serie450Number made31739
Model familyW 107Body construction
Model codeC 107 E 45 / 107.024Body designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4750 mm / 187.0 in / 187.0 inTotal (curb) weight1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb
Width1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inDry weight
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2815 mm / 110.8 in / 110.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inWeight distribution (front)57.0 % / 57.0 % / 57.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.02 m2 / 21.8 sq ft / 21.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeM 117 E 45 / 117.982Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyBo D-Jet fuel inj.Engine displacement4520 cm3 / 275.8 cu in / 275.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity565.00 cm3/cylinder / 34.478 cu in/cylinder / 34.478 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio8.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque378.0 N·m / 278.8 lb·ft / 278.8 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)70.5 kW / 94.5 hp / 94.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output37.1 kW/l / 0.816 bhp/cu in / 0.816 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque83.6 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.01
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed215 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio137.6 kW/ton / 104.3 bhp/ton / 104.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.80 s / 8.80 s / 8.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.3Turning circle11.6 m / 38.1 ft / 38.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs
Wheels front6.5J x 14 H 2Wheels rear6.5J x 14 H 2
Tyres front205/70 VR 14Tyres rear205/70 VR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 inBrake diameter rear279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

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