1977 sl 450 low 81k miles exceptionally well kept and serviced fun to drive !!
1977 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description
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: - 205/70Years of Manufacture: 1971 - 1980
- Number Built: 66,298
- Price at Introduction:
- 450SL Roadster: DM 36,630
- Date of Introduction: March, 1971
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions 450SL:
- Total Length: 4380mm
- Total Width: 1790mm
- Height at Kerb Weight: 1300mm
- Wheelbase: 2460mm
- 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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