FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1975, Nov
End of production
1980, Nov
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
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
1580 kg 3483.3 lbs
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Combined
14.5
l/100 km
16.22
US mpg
19.48
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.8 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 45 / 117.985
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
15
l
15.9
US qt
13.2
UK qt
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in
Wheelbase
2455 mm 96.65 in
Front track
1452 mm 57.17 in
Rear (Back) track
1440 mm 56.69 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
1580 kg 3483.3 lbs
Max. weight
2000 kg 4409.2 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
