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Mercedes Benz 450 Sel 6.9 Liter Engine. A Rare Find With Excellent Condition on 2040-cars

US $38,950.00
Year:1979 Mileage:33000
Location:

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Absolutely amazing condition, one of the rarest cars with 6.9 liter engine with 33,000 Miles! Only 576 was made for North America. Very strong and very fast. No rust, no issues. All original. The front dash has been replaced though. The car can be a daily drive. Own a piece of fine engineered History seemingly made for the Royalties. Here are the specs:

Specifications[edit]

Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9[8]
ManufacturerDaimler-Benz AG
ClassFive-passenger, four-door luxury sedan
Body StylesFour-door sedan
Predecessor300SEL 6.3
SuccessorNone
Shares components withMercedes-Benz 600Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, other Mercedes-Benz W116 sedans
Wheelbase:116.5 in2960 mm
Front track59.9 in1521 mm
Rear track59.3 in1505 mm
Overall length:210 in5335 mm
Width:73.6 in1870 mm
Curb weight:4390 lb1985 kg
Fuel tank capacity25.3 US gal95 L
Trunk (boot) capacity18.2 ft?0.52 m?
Battery capacity12 V, 88 A·h
Steering wheel turns2.7 lock-to-lock
Turning circle40 ft12.1 m
Head Room - Front38.6 in980 mm
Leg Room - Front41.7 in1060 mm
Hip Room - Front57.5 in1460 mm
Shoulder Room - Front55.1 in1400 mm
Head Room - Rear37.1 in942 mm
Leg Room - Rear38.1 in967 mm
Hip Room - Rear59.5 in1510 mm
Shoulder Room - Rear54.9 in1394 mm
EngineV-8, Bosch fuel injection, electronic ignition, two single overhead camshafts, five main bearings
Net power @4250 rpm
(World)
286 PS210 kW
Net torque @3000 rpm
(World)
405 lbf·ft549 Nm
Net power @4000 rpm
(North America)
250 hp186 kW
Net torque @2500 rpm
(North America):
360 lbf·ft488 Nm
Compression ratio
(World)
8.8:1
Compression ratio
(North America)
8.0:1
Bore/stroke4.21 x 3.74 in107 x 95 mm
Displacement417.1 in?6834 cc
Maximum engine speed5300 rpm
Transmission:Three-speed automatic with torque converter
Rear axle ratio2.65:1
Tires and wheelsMichelin XWX 215/70VR14 steel-belted radial; 6.5Jx14 light alloy
Braking systemDual-circuit, power-assisted hydraulic, four-wheel disc brakes. Front discs ventilated.
Total swept brake area456.5 in?2945 cm?
0-60 mph (0–96 km/h)7.1 seconds
Top speed (World)225 km/h (139.8 mph)
ProductionWorldNorth America
19754740
197614750
19771798462
19781665437
19791839576
1980129317
198140
Total73801816

Here is a 6.9 in action in a high speed drive through Paris, The sound belong to a Ferrari:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ0_aZKWKjs
The AC and Compressor work but the buttons for mode don't. The knob for the hydraulic is missing.
It is in original and wonderful condition for it's age.
You won't be disappointed. Good luck.

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