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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5 {W 109}

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
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 111.11 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 995.3 kPa (144.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 45 / 117.981
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

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2850 mm
wheelbase 112.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5000 mm
Length (inches) 196.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1755 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3869 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 82 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.7 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 3.200
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres 7.35 V 14
Wheels 6J x 14 HB
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code W 109 E 45
Model family W 109
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5 {W 109} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1971

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