Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1.9 Manual RWD (105 hp)

R121 · 1955–1963

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Roadster

Dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1475 mm
Curb weight
1160 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
1,897 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
105 hp
Max power (kW)
77 kW
Max power RPM
5,700 rpm
Maximum torque
142 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,200 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8.5
Bore
85.0 mm
Stroke
83.6 mm
Engine code
M121.921, M121.928
Engine model
M121
Valvetrain
OHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14.5 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Combined fuel consumption
12.5 l/100 km

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