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W121
1955
Mercedes-Benz
W121
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1955
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W121
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
W121
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
190 SL Roadster Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
105 hp
Power (kW)
77 kW
Torque
142 Nm (105 lb-ft)
Top speed
171 km/h
(106 mph)
0–60 mph
13.3 seconds
0–100 km/h
14.0 seconds (estimated)
Dimensions
Length
4,290 mm
(168.9 in)
Width
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Height
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,180 kg
(2,601 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
83.6 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
Displacement
1,897 cc
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,475 mm
(58.1 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
155 - 205 mm
(6.1 - 8.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,400 kg
(3,086 lb)
Cargo Capacity
220 kg
(485 lb)
W121
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
W121 Standard
1955–1963
Generation
W121
Year
1955
Powertrain
190 SL Roadster Manual
Horsepower
105 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
