1973 - Mercedes-Benz - 450 SL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 450 SL 1973
2. 450 SL 1973
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 450 SL
Production Year 1973
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2464 mm     (97 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1441 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4369 mm     (172 in)
Width 1791 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1585 kg     (3491,2 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 KA-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 225 HP     (167,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 378 N.m     (279 lb.ft ,  38,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 320,4 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 142 HP/ton    (105,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,8 HP/litre    (37,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 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)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)