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1973 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

450 SL

Modification

450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1973

End of production

1980

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

225 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

378 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 278.8 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1585 kg 3494.3 lbs

Length

4370 mm 172.05 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 117.982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.

Power

225 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

378 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 278.8 lb. ft (at 3000 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

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

15 l 15.9 US qt
13.2 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4370 mm 172.05 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

Turning diameter

10.34 m 33.92 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 278 mm

- Rear

Disc, 279 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone

- Rear

Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/70 VR14

- Rear

205/70 VR14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1585 kg 3494.3 lbs

Max. weight

2015 kg 4442.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

252 l 8.9 cu ft

- Max. roof load

430 kg 948 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic is made in 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980