1975 450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

450 (W116)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)

Modification

450 SEL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1975, Nov

End of production

1978, Apr

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal
21.12 UK gal

Engine displacement

4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.

Power

217 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1765 kg 3891.2 lbs

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Engine Model

M 117 E 45 / 117.986

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.

Power

217 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Coolant

14 l 14.84 US qt
12.32 UK qt

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Height

1430 mm 56.3 in

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 in

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

- Rear

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Kerb weight

1765 kg 3891.2 lbs

Max. weight

2285 kg 5037.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs