The SL model boasts an impressive top speed of 173 km/h or 107.5 mph, making it a thrilling ride for speed enthusiasts.
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Max Speed
173 km/h 107.5 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a sleek roadster with a compact design, featuring a length of 4220 mm, width of 1740 mm, and height of 1320 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2400 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11 meters. With a ground clearance of 155 mm, this car is designed for agility and performance.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3
Doors
2
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 Track
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Min Turning Circle
11 m 36.09 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
155 mm 6.1 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is SL, which runs on Petrol (Gasoline) with a combined fuel consumption of 8.6 l/100 km (27.35 US mpg, 32.85 UK mpg, 11.63 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg 32.85 UK mpg 11.63 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.9-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 105 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 3200 rpm. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car features a double wishbone front suspension and dependent spring suspension at the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
105 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power Per Litre
55.4 Hp/l
Torque
142 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 121 B II
Engine Displacement
1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio
8.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
dependent spring suspension
Maximum Engine Speed
6000 rpm.
Brakes
The SL model car features drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with 13-inch wheel rims. This classic setup provides a reliable and straightforward driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Wheel Rims Size
13
Weight & Capacity
The car has a model SL and a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/Hp (92.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8 kg/Nm (124.6 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1140 kg (2513.27 lbs.) and the max weight is 1400 kg (3086.47 lbs.) with a max load of 260 kg (573.2 lbs.). The fuel tank capacity is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.9 kg/Hp, 92.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8 kg/Nm, 124.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1140 kg 2513.27 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
260 kg 573.2 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - SL Roadster (W121)
The wheel rims are 13 inches in size.
Rear-wheel drive
The SL model has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The body type of the Mercedes-Benz SL is a roadster.
The Mercedes-Benz SL has 2 doors.
The ground clearance of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 155 mm or 6.1 in.
The top speed of the SL model is 173 km/h or 107.5 mph.
Yes, the SL model is suitable for speed enthusiasts due to its high top speed.
The SL model is known for its impressive top speed and thrilling ride.
The car runs on Petrol (Gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption of the car is 8.6 l/100 km (27.35 US mpg, 32.85 UK mpg, 11.63 km/l).
The model of the car is SL.
1897 cm3 or 115.76 cu. in.
4-speed manual transmission
No, the SL model is not designed for high-performance driving due to its drum brakes and smaller wheel rims.
The manufacturer of the SL model is not specified in the information.
No unique features are mentioned for the SL model in the information.
The weight-to-power ratio of the car is 10.9 kg/Hp (92.1 Hp/tonne)
The max load capacity of the car is 260 kg (573.2 lbs.)
The fuel tank capacity of the car is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal)
