What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 3 Seats |
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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 |
General information | |
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Brand | Mercedes-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 type | Roadster |
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 brakes | Drum |
Rear brakes | Drum |
Wheel rims size | 13 |