These are standard specifications for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic , 4 Automatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1980 |
| Price : | $21,945 |
| Weight : | 3670 lbs | 1664.684 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 | |
3 Automatic , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1978 : | 382,622 |
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.3 in | 4630 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 50.8 in | 1290 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 : | 205/70HR14 |
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a wheelbase size of 96.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a length of 182.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL cost when new?A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL had a base price of approximately $21,945 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was a Coupe Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 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 engine did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was a 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. Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have? A: The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Automatic.