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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
Economy
- Combined
16
l/100 km
14.7
US mpg
17.66
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.4 sec
0 - 60 mph
7 sec
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
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
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
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