Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C107 450 SLC Coupe
165 kW224 PS221 hp377 Nm1971–1981
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- Power
- 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp
- Torque
- 377 Nm 278 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,690 kg
- Top speed
- 218 km/h
- Length
- 4,750 mm
- Displacement
- 4,520 cm³
Built 1971–1981, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C107 4.5 450 SLC coupe develops 165 kW (224 PS) and 377 Nm of torque from a 4.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. In the SL-Class C107 4.5 450 SLC, power goes to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 4 versions in the SL-Class C107 range, with 21% more output than the entry 2.7 280 SLC (136 kW). The SL-Class C107 4.5 450 SLC is also the fastest flat out (218 km/h) and the strongest on torque (377 Nm). The car weighs 1,690 kg.
The SL-Class C107 4.5 450 SLC in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the SL-Class C107: 165 kW (224 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 218 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 377 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 133 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,520 cm³ 4.5 l · 276 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp |
| Torque | 377 Nm 278 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,750 mm 187.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,330 mm 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm 111.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1981 |
| Generation | SL-Class C107 (1971–1981) |
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