Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 450 SL Roadster
165 kW224 PS221 hp377 Nm1973–1980
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- Power
- 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp
- Torque
- 377 Nm 278 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,640 kg
- Top speed
- 218 km/h
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Displacement
- 4,520 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 4.5 450 SL produces 165 kW (224 PS) and 377 Nm of torque from a 4.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a roadster. In the SL-Class R107 4.5 450 SL, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 8 versions: 21% up on the entry 2.7 280 SL (136 kW), 12 kW below the 5.0 500 SL (177 kW). The car reaches 218 km/h, weighs 1,640 kg and offers 137 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 |
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Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,390 mm 172.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,290 mm 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm 96.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1973–1980 |
| Generation | SL-Class R107 (1971–1989) |
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