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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
Economy
- Combined
14.5
l/100 km
16.22
US mpg
19.48
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
215 km/h 134 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.4 sec
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
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
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
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