Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster W121 (1955–1971)
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W121 (1955–1971), 1955–1963. Gasoline · 1.9 L · 105 hp · 4-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 13.0 s and top speed 109 mph.
W121 (1955–1971)
1955 - 1963
1
Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
1.9 L
Horsepower
105
Torque
105 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
13.0 s
Top speed
109 mph
Curb weight
3 lbs
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Dimensions
4420 × 1720 × 1400 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
15.0 / 20.0 / 18.0 mpg
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Sports car |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 4420 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1720 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 1.9 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 105 hp |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Twin carburetors |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 109 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 13.0 s |
| Fuel economy city | 15.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 20.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 18.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent coil springs |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent coil springs |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |