Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1955 - 1963, Convertible
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Basic Information
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL-Class
Class
Спорткар
Production Start
1955
Production End
1963
Characteristics Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R121
Bodywork
Back track width
1475 mm
Body type
Roadster
Clearance
155 mm
Curb weight
1160 kg
Front track width
1430 mm
Full weight
1400 kg
Height
1320 mm
Length
4290 mm
Number of seater
2
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Width
1740 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
1897 cm3
Compression ratio
8.5
Cylinder bore
85.0 mm
Cylinder layout
inline
Engine code
M121.921
Engine model
M121
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
105 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
77 kW
Max power at RPM
5700 RPM
Maximum torque
142 N*m
Number of cylinders
4
Stroke cycle
83.6 mm
Timing belt
OHC
Turnover of maximum torque
3200 RPM
Valves per cylinder
2
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gear
4
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
14.5 s
Fuel tank capacity
65 l
Max speed
180 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km
12.5 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Independent, spring
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Independent, spring
Rear brakes
drum
General information
Car class
S
Country
Germany
Number of doors
2
Steering wheel position
Left