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Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (107 E50) Technical Specifications & Manuals Series 107: C107 450SLC

Years The Series 107 Mercedes Benz 450SLC 5.0 Was Produced:

1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Mercedes Benz 450SLC 5.0 Service Repair Manuals

450 SLC Production Schedule

Vehicle

 Year # Produced

450SLC

5.0

Coupe

C107
1977 Total production numbers include the 500SLC
1978
1979
1980
Total:

2,769

Mercedes Benz 450SLC 5.0 Series 107 Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 240 PS (1977) Technical Specifications and Performance figures

In September 1977 the 450 SLC 5.0 joined the Mercedes line featuring a new all-aluminum five-liter V8, aluminum alloy bonnet and boot-lid, and a black rubber rear spoiler, along with a small front-lip spoiler. The 450SLC 5.0 was produced in order to homologate the SLC for the 1978 World Rally Championship.

The Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0 has a naturally aspirated eight cylinders in V longitudinal front engine with a maximum power outpup of 240PS available at 5000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 403Nm available from 3200 rpm, transmitted to the 14" rear wheels by an automatic 3 speed transmission gearbox.

Engine : 8 cylinders in V 5025 cm³ 16 valves single injection

Power : 240 PS (177 kW / 237 hp) at 5000 rpm (Max RPM 5800 rpm

  • Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0 240 PS
  • Torque : 403 Nm (41.1 mkg / 297 lb-ft) at 3200 rpm (~ 184 PS)
  • Ratios : 48 PS/L (35 kW/L) - 80 Nm/L
  • Transmission : Rear Wheel Drive
  • Gearbox: automatic à 3 gear
  • Tires : 205/70/14
  • Brakes Front : Ventilated discs (278mm)
  • Brakes Rear : Solid discs (279mm)
  • Dimensions : 187 x 70.5 x 52.4 inches
  • Wheelbase : 110.8 inches - Track : Front 57.1" / Rear 56.7"
  • Weight claimed : 1515 kg / 3340 lb (DIN) 1590 kg (EU)
  • Weight (EU) : 1710 kg / 3770 lb (heaviest verified in running order)
  • Weight/Power ratio : 7.1 kg/PS = 15.9 lbs/hp = 103 kW/T
  • Torque/Weight ratio : 236 Nm/T

Fuel consumption: economy 14.5 L/100 (16.2mpg) - sport 23.5 L/100 (10mpg)

  • Indicative base price : ~32 000 €
  • Launching year : 1977

Other engine technical information :

  • Torque motor reserve ˜ 20 %
  • Specific power ˜ 0.27 kW/cm²
  • Mean effective pressure ˜ 9.3 bars
  • Mean piston speed ˜ 14.2 m/s
  • Engine optimization rating ˜ 57 %

Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0 240 PS

Compare Mercedes Benz Series 107 Models

Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Comparison Chart Top Speed
Model Years # Built Engine BHP Torque Trans mph/kph
280SL 1974-1985 25,500 2746cc I6 185 176 4 Speed Auto 124/200
280SLC 1974-1981 10,700 2746cc I6 185 176 4 Speed Auto 124/200
300SL 1985-1989 N/A 2962cc I6 188 192 4 Speed Auto 127/204
350SL 1970-1980 15,300 3499cc V8 200 211 3 Speed Auto 127/204
350SLC 1971-1980 14,000 3499cc V8 200 211 3 Speed Auto 127/204
380SL 1980-1985 53,200 3818cc V8 218 224 4 Speed Auto 134/216
380SLC 1980-1985 3,700 3818c V8 218 224 4 Speed Auto 134/216
420SL 1985-1989 N/A 4196cc V8 218 242 4 Speed Auto 134/216
450SL 1971-1980 66,300 4520cc V8 225 279 3 Speed Auto 134/216
450SLC 1972-1980 31,800 4520cc V8 225 279 3 Speed Auto 134/216
450SLC 5.0 1977-1981 2,769 4990cc V8 240 297 3 Speed Auto 140/225
500SL 1980-1989 N/A 4973cc V8 240 297 4 Speed Auto 140/225
500SLC 1980-1989 1,300 4973cc V8 249 297 4 Speed Auto 140/225
560SL 1985-1989 1,300 5547cc V8 300 279 4 Speed Auto 137/220

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