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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SLC
Generation

SLC (C107)
Year of production

1972

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

450 SLC V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

215 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
49.8 Hp/l
Torque
378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4520 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 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)

1630 kg

Max weight (kg)

2120 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4750 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1330 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2820 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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