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1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Modification

450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1975, Sep

End of production

1980, May

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal
21.12 UK gal

Engine displacement

6834 cm³ 417.04 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 4250 rpm)

Torque

550 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 405.66 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1935 kg 4265.9 lbs

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5 J x 14 H 2

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 100.985

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

6834 cm³ 417.04 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 4250 rpm)

Torque

550 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 405.66 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107 mm 4.21 in

Piston Stroke

95 mm 3.74 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

11 - 12 l 11.66 - 12.72 US qt
9.68 - 10.56 UK qt

Coolant

16 l 16.96 US qt
14.08 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 in

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Turning diameter

12.1 m 39.7 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

215/70 VR 14

Wheel rims

6.5 J x 14 H 2

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1935 kg 4265.9 lbs

Max. weight

2420 kg 5335.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

485 kg 1069.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic is made in 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980