Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic 1975

General Information

Modification (Engine)

450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1975 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1980 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1300 mm

Length

4390 mm

Front track

1452 mm

Wheelbase

2455 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.3 kg/Hp, 137.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 227.8 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.5 l

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

420 kg

Kerb Weight

1580 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. weight

2000 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Mercedes-Benz SL 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic