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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?225 km/h | 139.81 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe 1978 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?240 Hp, 402 Nm
296.5 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe 1978 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
5025 cm3
306.64 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe?4750 mm
187.01 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?1515 kg
3340 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?2005 kg
4420.27 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SLC
Generation SLC (C107)
Modification (Engine) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Start of production May, 1978 year
End of production March, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 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. 296.5 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 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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
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Coolant 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1515 kg 3340 lbs.
Max. weight 2005 kg 4420.27 lbs.
Max load 490 kg 1080.27 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size6.5J x 14