
| 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 27.4 US mpg 32.8 UK mpg 11.6 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
27.4 US mpg 32.8 UK mpg 11.6 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 |