Mercedes1971 450 SL Specs

1971 (R107) Mercedes 450 SL Specs & Performance

1971 - 1975 (R107)

Tech Specs Summary


4.5 L V8

134 mph

8.8 seconds

222 hp

16.2 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

9.2 ft3
lb
3,483 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
16.2 mpg
Total Range
386 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.5 Liter
275.8 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
222 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M117 E45
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.346 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.8 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
34.5 in3
BMEP
152 PSI
10.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
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
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
9.2 ft3
Turning Radius
33.9 ft
Curb Weight
3,483 lbs
Gross Weight
4,409 lbs
Maximum Payload
926 lbs
Length
172.8 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
96.7 in
Front Track
57.2 in
Rear Track
56.7 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating2.2

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