1979 - Mercedes-Benz - 450 SLC 5.0

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 450 SLC 5.0 1979
2. 450 SLC 5.0 1977
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 450 SLC 5.0
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code C 107 E 50
Model Family C107
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2815 mm     (110,8 in)
Front Track 1452 mm     (57,2 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4750 mm     (187 in)
Width 1790 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1330 mm     (52,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1515 kg     (3337 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 90 litre   (19,8 Imp gal ,  23,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4973 cc     (303,47 cu in)
Bore 96,5 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 621,62 cc/cylinder    (37,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 240 HP     (179 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 401 N.m     (295,9 lb.ft ,  40,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 341,8 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 158,4 HP/ton    (118,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,3 HP/litre    (36 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 8,5 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,72 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) TBAx.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 278 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5J x 14 H 2
Wheels (rear) 6.5J x 14 H 2
Tyres (front) 205/70 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 205/70 VR 14