Mercedes-Benz
SL 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic · 1973 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
Variant
450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Year
1973
General Information
Production Start
1973 year
Production End
1980 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8,8 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph
8,4 sec
Maximum Speed
215 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
14,5 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
4,2
Engine
Engine Power
225 HP
Engine Model/Code
M 117.982
Displacement
4520 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
Max Weight
2015 kg
Max Load
430 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Dimensions
Length
4370 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 278 mm
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14