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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SLC
Generation

SLC (C107)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic

Power

240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

402 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
47.8 Hp/l
Torque
402 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
5025 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1515 kg

Max weight (kg)

2005 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4750 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1330 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2815 mm

Front track (mm)

1452 mm

Rear track (mm)

1440 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/70 R14

Rear tires size

205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 14

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