1971 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SEL 4.5

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SEL 4.5 1971
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SEL 4.5
Production Year 1971
Country
Designer Paul Bracq
Production Number
Model Code W 109 E 45
Model Family W109
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2850 mm     (112,2 in)
Front Track 1482 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1485 mm     (58,5 in)
Length 5000 mm     (196,9 in)
Width 1810 mm     (71,3 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight 1755 kg     (3865,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 82 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,7 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 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 195 HP     (145,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 358 N.m     (264,2 lb.ft ,  36,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 308,6 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 111,1 HP/ton    (82,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,1 HP/litre    (32,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,23 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 12,1 m    (39,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.AS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwAxle.AS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 273 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 14 HB
Wheels (rear) 6J x 14 HB
Tyres (front) 7.35 V 14
Tyres (rear) 7.35 V 14