1971 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Specs

Price (when new): 9888

Production Total: 66298

Build Start: 1971

Last on sale: 1981

Drive System:

Though the 4.5-litre V8 had been available as an option for American market 350SLs since 1971 (largely to compensate for Federal emissions controls), Europe had to wait until 1973 for the official 450SL model. The extra litre didn’t add much in the way of bhp, but the torque figure took a big leap and allowed the larger-engined car to be fitted with a much taller rear axle ratio. That makes it even more of a lazy cruiser than the 350SL, but does help out on the economy front. You’ll find a fair proportion fitted with automatic gearboxes.

Information from Octane Magazine.

Specifications

General

Build Start:1971

Build Finish:1981

ModelVariant:450 SL

Dimensions

Weight:1580kg

Wheelbase:2456mm

Width:1791mm

Height:1300mm

Length:4389mm

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph:9.2s

BHP:217bhp

Drive System:2

Maximum speed:133mph

maximum torque:265lb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Economy:17mpg

Prices

Price (when new):€9888

Used Price Project:€3450

Used Price Average:€6900

Used Price Good:€11500

Used Price Excellent:€15525

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Production Total:66298

1971 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

1971 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Specs

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