Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Liter Engine
Condition: | Used |
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 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Navy Blue |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1977 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 450 SEL |
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 |