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1971\u21921980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL<\/h1>\n

In April 1971 a new SL rolled out onto the highway and it was first time the model series had eight-cylinder power. The series was also had a very high safety concept which had a strengthened A-pillar that could meet USA standards. The result was a resounding success, and the formula was built from 1971 to 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Autumn of 1971, the 450 SL was produced exclusively for the US market. Its engine (M 117) developed an output of 165 kW at 5000 rpm. Top speed was 215 km\/h, and it needed 8.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km\/h. In 1972 the corresponding Coup\u00e9 version, the 450 SLC followed, with identical engine and identical performance. Prior to March 1973, both were destined exclusively for export to North America; after that they were included in the general sales range.<\/p>\n

After 1974 American-delivered cars were equipped with larger, rubberized DOT-compliant bumpers that extended the car eight inches. Throughout production all American cars had quad headlamps and many were fitted with a three-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n

To distinguish the the 450 SL from other 2.8 and 3.5-litre models in the range an inconspicuous front spoiler was attached to the rear lower end of the front apron and distinctly increased the radiator’s air throughput.<\/p>\n

Between November 1975 and February 1976 the fuel injection systems of all three engines were changed for better compliance with the emission standards, which meanwhile also had become stiffer in most European countries. The electronically controlled Bosch D-Jetronic was abandoned for the newly developed mechanically controlled Bosch K-Jetronic.<\/p>\n

At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1980 the SL and SLC presented themselves in updated form. The new light-alloy eight-cylinder engines of the 126-series S-Class made their arrival in the 107 series and replaced the outgoing 450SL with the 500SL<\/p>\n

Story by Supercars.net<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
tags<\/td>\nr107<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1971 – 1980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nMunich, Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body stylist<\/td>\nBruno Sacco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nM117 90\u00b0 V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nCast Iron w\/Aluminum Cylinder Head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nChain Driven SOHC 2 Valves \/ Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nBosch Fuel Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n4520 cc \/ 275.8 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n92 mm \/ 3.62 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n85 mm \/ 3.35 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n8.8:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n165.5 kw \/ 222 bhp @ 5000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n49.12 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n135.86 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n377 nm \/ 278.1 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nType R107 Unitary Steel Monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n205\/70VR14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n205\/70VR14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nDiscs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nDiscs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nRecirculating Ball<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nSwing Axles w\/w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1634 kg \/ 3600 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2460 mm \/ 96.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1452 mm \/ 57.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1440 mm \/ 56.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4390 mm \/ 172.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1790 mm \/ 70.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1300 mm \/ 51.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n4-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Manual or 3-Speed Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
final drive<\/td>\n3.07:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~217 kph \/ 134.8 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel econ epa<\/td>\n18.5 L\/100 km or 12.71 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n90 litres or 23.76 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster<\/a> – sold for $12,100<\/b> The current owner, who recently passed away, acquired this remarkable 1973 450SL over 20 years ago. With fewer than 22,000 miles showing, it is finished in gold with the original brown leather interior and equipped with an automatic transmission, a tool roll and both hard and soft tops. As offered, it is a very nice example of the iconic 450SL \u2013 the definitive European luxury convertible of the 1970s.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2010 Vintage Cars of Meadow Book by RM Auctions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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