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Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.62 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.5 litre 4520 cc (275.827 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo KA-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 141.96 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1050.9 kPa (152.4 psi)
Specific torque 83.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 565 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2464 mm
wheelbase 97 in
Length (milimeters) 4369 mm
Length (inches) 172 in
Width (milimeters) 1791 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1585 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3494 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering RB PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1973

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