Car Specs

1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: W 109

Build Start: 1971

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1971
Model Variant: W 109
Chassis Code: W 109

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1482mm
Length: 5000mm
Height: 1440mm
Kerb weight: 1755kg
Wheelbase: 2850mm
Track/tread (rear): 1485mm
Width: 1810mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 82litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific output(DIN): 32.2 kW/litre43.7 ps/litre, 43.1 bhp/litre0.71 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 117 E 45 / 117.981
Capacity: 4.5 litre (4520cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.08
Specific torque(DIN): 79.2 Nm/litre, 0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 85mm

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW)at 4500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 200km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.07kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 358 Nm (264 ft·lb) (36.5 kgm)at 3000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11s
Power-to-weight ratio: 112.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.200
Front Suspension: I.DW.AS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 12.10 m
Rear suspension: I.SwAxle.AS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.75

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 995.3kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Front Brake Diameter: 273mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 6J x 14 HB
Tyres Front: 7.35 V 14
Wheel Size Rear: 6J x 14 HB
Tyres Rear: 7.35 V 14

Other

Designer: Paul Bracq
Model code: W 109 E 45
Unitary Capacity: 565cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 42.0
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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