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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC {W 107}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

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
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
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 133.13 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 998.1 kPa (144.8 psi)
Specific torque 79.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 45 / 117.982
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 2815 mm
wheelbase 110.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4750 mm
Length (inches) 187 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1330 mm
Height (inches) 52.4 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1630 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3594 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 recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 205/70 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 3.07

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made 31739
Model code C 107 E 45 / 107.024
Model family W 107
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC {W 107} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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