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1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)

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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 3 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)?8.6 l/100 km
27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg
11.63 km/l
How fast is the car, 1955 SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)?173 km/h | 107.5 mph
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1955 190 SL (105 Hp)?105 Hp, 142 Nm
104.73 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1955 190 SL (105 Hp)?1.9 l
1897 cm3
115.76 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (105 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) Roadster 1955 190 SL (105 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4220 mm
166.14 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)?1140 kg
2513.27 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)?1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL Roadster (W121)
Modification (Engine) 190 SL (105 Hp)
Start of production 1955 year
End of production 1963 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 3
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg
11.63 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 173 km/h 107.5 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.9 kg/Hp, 92.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8 kg/Nm, 124.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 55.4 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 121 B II
Engine displacement 1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1140 kg 2513.27 lbs.
Max. weight 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max load 260 kg 573.2 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4220 mm 166.14 in.
Width 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height 1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm 57.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 155 mm 6.1 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m 36.09 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension dependent spring suspension
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Wheel rims size13