Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Liter Engine

1977 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 450 SEL

Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 1977 technical specifications

Condition: Used
Item location: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 400-Series
SubModel: 450 SEL
Type: Laxury 4 Door Sedan
Trim: 4 Door Sedan
Year: 1977
Mileage: 153,000
VIN: 11603612002142
Color: Silver
Engine size: 8 Cylider 6.9 Liter Gas
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Navy Blue
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

Absolutely amazing condition, ne of the rarest cars with 6.9 liter engine! Only462 was made for North America. Very strong and very fast. No rust, o issues. The car can be a daily drive.Own a piece of fine engineered History seemingly made for the Royalty. Warning: You may be puzzled if you are driving a Luxury car, Tank or a Jet. It gives you all these feelings. I have driven a lot of different cars including some classic Benzes. Nothing like it. Very powerful.It is simply awesome.Here is the proof. A short French film by Claude Lelouch from 1976 using aMercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwjy0qED2LoHere is also short clips showing this car:


This car has had the privilege of open check book maintenance its whole life. Apart from routine maintenance here is a list of notable work completed:- Hydro pneumatic suspension has been redone- hydraulic shocks replaced- All new nitrogen suspension absorbers- Timing chain replaced (preventative maintenance)- New fuel pump and accumulator - New water pump and front main seal- New valve cover gaskets- New plugs, ires, nd distributor- All new Door lock vacuum actuators ( all locks work like they should)- New heating and AC servo with new control board- Upgraded AC R134- New auxiliary cooling fan temp sensor- New turn signal/headlite/wiper control lever- upgraded stereo, larm system ( original Becker included)- restored alloy wheels- New rubber- New fog lamps with coversTheexterior is exceptionally crisp. Body is straigh, aint has nice depth. Allthe lightswor, glass and rubber showno wear.The car has had one bare metal re-spray withno accident history.Here are the specs:
Specifications[edit]
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9[8]
Manufacturer Daimler-Benz AG
Class Five-passenger, our-door luxury sedan
Body Styles Four-door sedan
Predecessor 300SEL 6.3
Successor None
Shares components with Mercedes-Benz 600, ercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, ther Mercedes-Benz W116 sedans
Wheelbase: 116.5 in 2960 mm
Front track 59.9 in 1521 mm
Rear track 59.3 in 1505 mm
Overall length: 210 in 5335 mm
Width: 73.6 in 1870 mm
Curb weight: 4390 lb 1985 kg
Fuel tank capacity 25.3 US gal 95 L
Trunk (boot) capacity 18.2 ft³ 0.52 m³
Battery capacity 12 V, 8 A·h
Steering wheel turns 2.7 lock-to-lock
Turning circle 40 ft 12.1 m
Head Room – Front 38.6 in 980 mm
Leg Room – Front 41.7 in 1060 mm
Hip Room – Front 57.5 in 1460 mm
Shoulder Room – Front 55.1 in 1400 mm
Head Room – Rear 37.1 in 942 mm
Leg Room – Rear 38.1 in 967 mm
Hip Room – Rear 59.5 in 1510 mm
Shoulder Room – Rear 54.9 in 1394 mm
Engine V-8, osch fuel injection, lectronic ignition, wo single overhead camshafts, ive main bearings
Net power @4250 rpm
(World) 286 PS 210 kW
Net torque @3000 rpm
(World) 405 lbf·ft 549 Nm
Net power @4000 rpm
(North America) 250 hp 186 kW
Net torque @2500 rpm
(North America): 360 lbf·ft 488 Nm
Compression ratio
(World) 8.8:1
Compression ratio
(North America) 8.0:1
Bore/stroke 4.21 × 3.74 in 107 × 95 mm
Displacement 417.1 in³ 6834 cc
Maximum engine speed 5300 rpm
Transmission: Three-speed automatic with torque converter
Rear axle ratio 2.65:1
Tires and wheels Michelin XWX 215/70VR14 steel-belted radial; 6.5Jx14 light alloy
Braking system Dual-circuit, ower-assisted hydraulic, our-wheel disc brakes. Front discs ventilated.
Total swept brake area 456.5 in² 2945 cm²
0-60 mph (0–96 km/h) 7.1 seconds
Top speed (World) 225 km/h (139.8 mph)
Production World North America
1975474 0
1976 1475 0
1977 1798 462
1978 1665 4371979 1839 576
1980 129 317
1981 4 0
Total7380 1816

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