1978 450 SEL Specs1978 (V116) Mercedes 450 SEL Specifications & Performance
1978, 1979, 1980 (V116)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.5 L V8
- 
- 130 mph
- 
- 9.9 seconds
- 
- 222 BHP
- 
- 19.5 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 530 L
- 
- 1,765 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 126 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 222 BHP
- Torque
- 266 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 19.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 411 Miles
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
- 266 lb·ft @ 3,250 RPM
- 360 N·m @ 3,250 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 96 Litres
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 Bar
- 145.2 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Luxury Limousine
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 530 L
- Turning Circle
- 12.1 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,765 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,285 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 520 kg
- Length
- 5,060 mm
- Width
- 1,870 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,960 mm
- Front Track
- 1,521 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,505 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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