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1955 190 SL (105 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

300 SL

Modification

190 SL (105 Hp)

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1955

End of production

1963

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

1897 cm³ 115.76 cu. In.

Power

105 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

142 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 104.73 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

173 km/h 107 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1140 kg 2513.3 lbs

Length

4220 mm 166.14 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

2

Seats

3

Wheel rims

13

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

173 km/h 107 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 121 B II

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1897 cm³ 115.76 cu. In.

Power

105 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

142 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 104.73 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

83.6 mm 3.29 in

Compression ratio

8.5

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

155 mm 6.1 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

dependent spring suspension

Wheel rims

13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1140 kg 2513.3 lbs

Max. weight

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

260 kg 573.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp) is made in 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963