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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.00 mm × 95.00 mm 4.21 in × 3.74 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.8 litre 6834 cc (417.036 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.0 l/100km DIN 70030 (at 3/4 of top speed - not more than 110 km/h - plus 10%)
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 145.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1011.3 kPa (146.7 psi)
Specific torque 80.48 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 100 E 69 / 100.985
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 854.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2960 mm
wheelbase 116.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5060 mm
Length (inches) 199.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1870 mm
Width (inches) 73.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1935 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4266 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 96 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 21.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres 215/70 VR 14
Wheels 6.5J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 56.8
Number made 7380
Model code V 116 E 69 / 116.036
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 PDF Manual
450 SEL 6.9 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1975

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