Mercedes1972 450 SLC Specs

1972 (C107) Mercedes 450 SLC Specifications & Performance

1972 - 1975 (C107)

Tech Specs Summary


4.5 L V8

134 mph

8.8 seconds

222 BHP

19.5 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

303 L
kg
1,630 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
8.8 seconds
0-60 mph
8.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
136 BHP/Tonne
Power
222 BHP
Torque
278 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
19.5 mpg
Total Range
386 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4.5 Litre
4,520 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
222 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
225 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
278 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
377 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M117 E45
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 85 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
49 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
565 cc
BMEP
10.5 Bar
152 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
303 L
Kerb Weight
1,630 kg
Gross Weight
2,120 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,330 mm
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
Front Track
1,452 mm
Rear Track
1,440 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.6

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
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