Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1978 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

14.5 l/100 km
16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l

How fast is 1978 SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe 1978 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

240 Hp, 402 Nm
296 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe 1978 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
5025 cm³
306.64 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) Coupe 1978 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe?

4750 mm
187.01 in.

What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

1515 kg
3340 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

2005 kg
4420 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

SLC

Generation

SLC (C107)

Modification (Engine)

450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1978

End of production

March, 1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 158.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 265.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

47.8 Hp/l

Torque

402 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 296 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 50 / 117.960

Engine displacement

5025 cm³ 306.64 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm 3.82 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs.

Max. weight

2005 kg 4420 lbs.

Max load

490 kg 1080 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4750 mm 187.01 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in.

Wheelbase

2815 mm 110.83 in.

Front track

1452 mm 57.17 in.

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Twist-beam axle, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/