Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 1973 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL |
| Year: | 1973 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4520 ccm |
| Max power: | 220 PS (162 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 359 Nm at 3250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92 x 85 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1246 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1765 kg (3891.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5070 mm (199.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1880 mm (74 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2970 mm (116.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 95 litres (25.1 gallons) |






















