The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL was produced from 1973 through 1980. During its production lifespan, 66298 examples were created. The 350 and 450 SL were built as replacements for the 230, 250, and 280 SL model range. Under the hood was an eight-cylinder, OHC engine capable of carrying the car to a top speed of over 120 mph and sprint from zero-to-sixty in just over ten seconds. The 450 SL had the larger 4520 cc eight-cylinder engine while the 350 SL was powered by a 3499 cc unit.
The 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 90-degree Normal V8 engine that displaces 6834.00 cc. It produces 250.00 BHP at 4000.00 RPM and 360.00 Ft-Lbs at 2500.00 RPM. There is a 3 speed Automatic transmission.
977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Specifications
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis Steel unibody
Production Years for Series 1973 - 1980
Price $21,940
Weight 3675 lbs | 1666.952 kg
Engine
Engine Configuration V
90-degree
Vee-Type
Cylinders 8
Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 6834 cc | 417.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.
Valvetrain OHC
Horsepower 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 2500 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 14.7 LB / HP
HP / Liter 36.6 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Main Bearings 5
Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Block Cast-iron
Head Aluminum
Standard Transmission
Gears 3
Transmission Automatic
Production Figures
Total Coupe/Roadsters Mercedes-Benz Production for 1977: 66,298 SOLD
$14,500
LocationWayzata, Minnesota Mileage:136000 Engine: V8 Body Type: 2 Door Hardtop Interior: Cream Exterior: Red