1972 - Mercedes-Benz - 450 SLC

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 450 SLC 1972
2. 450 SLC 1973
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 450 SLC
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number 31739
Model Code C 107 E 45 / 107.024
Model Family W107
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 1630 kg     (3590,3 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 4520 cc     (275,83 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 565 cc/cylinder    (34,48 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 217 HP     (161,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 359 N.m     (264,9 lb.ft ,  36,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 309 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 133,1 HP/ton    (99,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48 HP/litre    (35,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 9,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 210 km/h   (130,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
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