- Years of Manufacture: 1972 - 1980
- Number Built: 31,739
- Price at Introduction:
- Date of Introduction: February, 1972
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions 450SLC:
- Total Length: 4740mm
- Total Width: 1790mm
- Height at Kerb Weight: 1330mm
- Wheelbase: 2815mm
- Front Track: 1452mm
- Rear Track: 1440mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Fuel Tank: 90 litres
- Turning Circle:
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.98:1
- 2nd: 2.39:1
- 3rd: 1.46:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Automatic, 3 Speed):
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
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- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Manual: 8.5 seconds (approx)
- Automatic: 9.3 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- Manual: 133.5 mph (215 km/h)
- Automatic: 127 mph (205 km/h)
- Engine 8 Cylinder M 117:
- Capacity: 4520cc 275.8ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
- Fuel System: Bosch electronic
- Bore and Stroke: 92mm x 85mm
(3.62 x 3.35 inch)
- Power: 225 hp (DIN) @ 5000rpm (250hp SAE @ 5800)
- Torque: 38.5 mkg @ 3000rpm (278.5 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 8.8:1 (USA: 8:1)
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Independent front and rear, double wishbones, diagnol-pivot swing axle
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, servo assisted, ratio: 15.9:1 (3.0 turns)
- Brakes:
- Front: Vented Disc, 278mm (10.9 inch)
- Rear: Solid Disc, 279mm (11.0 inch)
- Wheels:
- 14" Pressed steel disc wheels or optional alloy
- Tyres:
- Also see:
450SLC Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
450SLC Roadster |
1972 |
700 |
1973 |
5,594 |
1974 |
2,961 |
1975 |
2,993 |
1976 |
3,802 |
1977 |
4,569 |
1978 |
4,382 |
1979 |
4,510 |
1980 |
2,228 |
Total: |
31,739 |
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