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450 SEL 6.9

Technical Specifications

  450 SEL 6.9
Chassis 116 036
Production
Period
7,380
September 1975 - May 1980
Engine M 100
Configuration Front engine
Rear wheel drive
Suspension, front double wishbone with torsion bar stabilizer
coil springs, hydropneumatic spring struts
Suspension, rear twist beam axle (diagonal-swing axle with starting- and braking-torque compensation) with hydropneumatic level control
coil springs, hydropneumatic spring struts, torsion bar stabilizer
Steering Re-circulating ball and nut power steering;
2.7 turns lock to lock
Braking system hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum-operated brake servo unit, optional antilock device from Dec 78
Brakes, front disc brakes internally ventilated
(278 mm)
Brakes, rear disc brakes solid
(279 mm)
Wheels 6.5 J x 14 H 2
steel wheels, optional light-alloy disc wheels
Tyres 215/70 HR 14
Fuel tank capacity
incl. reserve
96 L
13 L approx.
Transmission 3-Speed Automatic
Standard/Optional S
Shifting Switch lever on steering column or car center
Clutch Hydra. torque convertor in automatic gear
Type Planet gear
Synchromesh gears N/A
1st gear 2.31
2nd Gear 1.46
3rd gear 1.0
4th gear N/A
5th gear N/A
Reverse gear 1.84
Final drive 2.65