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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: V 116

Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: V 116
Chassis Code: V 116

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1505mm
Width: 1870mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 96litres
Wheelbase: 2960mm
Track/tread (front): 1521mm
Length: 5060mm
Height: 1430mm
Kerb weight: 1765kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 85mm
Specific torque: 81.42Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Code: M 117 E 45 / 117.986
Capacity: 4.5 litre (4520cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.08
Specific output: 36.5 kW/litre49.7 ps/litre, 49 0.8bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Maximum Torque: 368 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 9.3s
Power-to-weight ratio: 127.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 225 @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 210km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.69kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.700
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1023.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 278mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Front: 205/70 VR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres Rear: 205/70 VR 14

Other

Model code: V 116 E 45
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
RAC rating: 42.0
Unitary Capacity: 565cc
Number of doors: 4

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