Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 190 SL petrol
W121 · 121.042, 121.040 · 77 kW / 105 hp
1955 - 1963 · Petrol · Engine code M 121 B II
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Track Rod End, 01712, Front left
Length 90 mm
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Track Rod End, 01713, Front right
Ø 13 mm
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Car Details
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Made
- 1955 - 1963
- Engine code
- M 121 B II
- Engine size
- 1,897 cc (1.9 litres)
- Engine power
- 105 hp (77 kW) at 5,700 rpm
- Torque (pulling power)
- 142 Nm at 3,200 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4, in a row (inline)
- Turbo
- No turbo (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel injection
- Carburettor
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- Valves
- 8 (2 per cylinder)
- Bore x stroke
- 85 x 83.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.5:1
- Engine position
- Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
- Highest engine speed
- 6,000 rpm
- Catalytic converter
- No catalytic converter
Fluids and capacities
- Engine oil amount
- 4 litres
- Coolant
- 10 litres
- Fuel tank
- 65 litres
Gearbox and drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
- Driven wheels
- Rear-wheel drive
Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering
- Wheel (rim) size
- 13 inch
- Front brakes
- Drums
- Rear brakes
- Drums
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- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Dependent spring suspension
Size and weight
- Body style
- Convertible (roadster)
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 2
- Length
- 4,220 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,320 mm
- Weight (empty)
- 1,140 kg
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
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- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Front track
- 1,430 mm
- Rear track
- 1,470 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 metres
- Maximum weight (loaded)
- 1,400 kg
- Load it can carry
- 260 kg
Speed and fuel use
- Fuel use, mixed driving
- 8.6 l/100 km (about 11.6 km per litre)
- Top speed
- 173 km/h
Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.