Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Liter Engine

1977 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 450 SEL Description

Absolutely amazing condition, one of the rarest cars with 6.9 liter engine! Only462 was made for North America. Very strong and very fast. No rust, no issues. The car can be a daily drive.Own a piece of fine engineered History seemingly made for the Royalty. This is made for N America which makes it even more rare and has been driven and maintained.There are a couple of cracks on the original dash which could be replace, but it is original.The paint is flawless.The scarcity, beauty, power and condition makes this ever more collectible.Don't miss out on a very fine classic car which you can drive and enjoy for many years.Warning: You may be puzzled if you are driving a Luxury car, a Tank or a Jet. It gives you all these feelings. I have driven a lot of different cars including some classic Benzes. Nothing like it. Very powerful.It is simply awesome.Here is the proof. A short French film by Claude Lelouch from 1976 using aMercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwjy0qED2LoHere is also short clips showing this car:

This car has had the privilege of open check book maintenance its whole life (some of the receipts will be included). Apart from routine maintenance here is a list of notable work completed:- Hydro pneumatic suspension has been redone- hydraulic shocks replaced- All new nitrogen suspension absorbers- Timing chain replaced (preventative maintenance)- New fuel pump and accumulator - New water pump and front main seal- New valve cover gaskets- New plugs, wires, and distributor- All new Door lock vacuum actuators ( all locks work like they should)- New heating and AC servo with new control board- Upgraded AC R134- New auxiliary cooling fan temp sensor- New turn signal/headlite/wiper control lever- upgraded stereo, alarm system ( original Becker included)- restored alloy wheels- New rubber- New fog lamps with coversTheexterior is exceptionally crisp. Body is straigh, paint has nice depth. Allthe lightswor, glass and rubber showno wear.The car has had one bare metal re-spray withno accident history.Here are the specs:
Specifications[edit]
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9[8]
Manufacturer Daimler-Benz AG
Class Five-passenger, four-door luxury sedan
Body Styles Four-door sedan
Predecessor 300SEL 6.3
Successor None
Shares components with Mercedes-Benz 600, Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, other Mercedes-Benz W116 sedans
Wheelbase: 116.5 in 2960 mm
Front track 59.9 in 1521 mm
Rear track 59.3 in 1505 mm
Overall length: 210 in 5335 mm
Width: 73.6 in 1870 mm
Curb weight: 4390 lb 1985 kg
Fuel tank capacity 25.3 US gal 95 L
Trunk (boot) capacity 18.2 ft³ 0.52 m³
Battery capacity 12 V, 88 A·h
Steering wheel turns 2.7 lock-to-lock
Turning circle 40 ft 12.1 m
Head Room – Front 38.6 in 980 mm
Leg Room – Front 41.7 in 1060 mm
Hip Room – Front 57.5 in 1460 mm
Shoulder Room – Front 55.1 in 1400 mm
Head Room – Rear 37.1 in 942 mm
Leg Room – Rear 38.1 in 967 mm
Hip Room – Rear 59.5 in 1510 mm
Shoulder Room – Rear 54.9 in 1394 mm
Engine V-8, Bosch fuel injection, electronic ignition, two single overhead camshafts, five main bearings
Net power @4250 rpm
(World) 286 PS 210 kW
Net torque @3000 rpm
(World) 405 lbf·ft 549 Nm
Net power @4000 rpm
(North America) 250 hp 186 kW
Net torque @2500 rpm
(North America): 360 lbf·ft 488 Nm
Compression ratio
(World) 8.8:1
Compression ratio
(North America) 8.0:1
Bore/stroke 4.21 × 3.74 in 107 × 95 mm
Displacement 417.1 in³ 6834 cc
Maximum engine speed 5300 rpm
Transmission: Three-speed automatic with torque converter
Rear axle ratio 2.65:1
Tires and wheels Michelin XWX 215/70VR14 steel-belted radial; 6.5Jx14 light alloy
Braking system Dual-circuit, power-assisted hydraulic, four-wheel disc brakes. Front discs ventilated.
Total swept brake area 456.5 in² 2945 cm²
0-60 mph (0–96 km/h) 7.1 seconds
Top speed (World) 225 km/h (139.8 mph)
Production World North America
1975474 0
1976 1475 0
1977 1798 462
1978 1665 4371979 1839 576
1980 129 317
1981 4 0
Total7380 1816