These are standard specifications for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Chassis # 116.036.12.003902
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1980 |
| Price : | $24,500-$39,375 |
| Weight : | 3930 lbs | 1782.618 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 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 | |
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6834 cc | 417.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 2500 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 K-Jetronic fuel injection | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1978 : | 382,622 |
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.4 in | 5319 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.7 in | 2964 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1506 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $27,100 |
| Weight : | 3715 lbs | 1685.096 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.4 in | 5319 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.7 in | 2964 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1506 mm. |
Sedan
Chassis # 116.036.12.003902
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| Price : | $39,375 |
| Weight : | 4235 lbs | 1920.964 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.4 in | 5319 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.7 in | 2964 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.3 in | 1506 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 : | 205/70HR14 |
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series has a wheelbase size of 116.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series has a length of 209.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series has a width of 73.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series cost when new?A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series cost approximately $24,500 to $39,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series have? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series had 205/70HR14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1978? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 382,622 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series have? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series had the following engine options: V 8Vee-Type (4520 cc | 275.8 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4750 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 8Vee-Type (6834 cc | 417.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series have? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.