These are standard specifications for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary front frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1980 |
| Price : | $12,775 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1973 : | 331,682 |
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL | |
| Coupe Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 66,298 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 172.5 in | 4382 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.9 in | 2461 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.2 in | 1453 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal length A-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Diagonal swing axles with coil springs and stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 205x14 |
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL has a wheelbase size of 96.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL has a length of 172.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL cost when new?A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL had a base price of approximately $12,775 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL was a Coupe Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL have? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL had 205x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1973? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 331,682 automobiles in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL was a V 8Vee-Type (4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4750 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL have? A: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.