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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadstermercedes-benz 190 sl

W121 (1955–1971) · Gasoline · 1.9 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
105 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
13.0 s
Combined economy
18.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
1955
Production end
1963
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Compact
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
1.9 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
105 hp
Engine torque
105 lb-ft
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Twin carburetors
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed manual
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
174.0 in
Width
67.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Fuel tank
13.2 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
13.0 s
Top speed
109 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent coil springs
Rear suspension
Independent coil springs
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
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