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Mercedes-Benz 450 SE {W 116}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.62 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bosch D-jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 224.6 PS (221.5 bhp) (165.2 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 128.03 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 378.0 Nm (279 ft·lb) (38.5 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1050.9 kPa (152.4 psi)
Specific torque 83.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 45 / 117.983
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 2860 mm
wheelbase 112.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4960 mm
Length (inches) 195.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1870 mm
Width (inches) 73.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1730 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3814 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 0.420
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 205/70 VR 14
Wheels 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code W 116 E 45
Model family W 116
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE {W 116} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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