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1975 450 SLC V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

SLC

Modification

450 SLC V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1975, Nov

End of production

1980, Oct

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

1630 kg 3593.5 lbs

Length

4750 mm 187.01 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

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

210 km/h 130 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4750 mm 187.01 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in

Wheelbase

2820 mm 111.02 in

Front track

1452 mm 57.17 in

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1630 kg 3593.5 lbs

Max. weight

2120 kg 4673.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

490 kg 1080.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC V8 (217 Hp) Automatic is made in 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980