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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL {W 121}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 83.58 mm 3.35 in × 3.29 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1897 cc (115.762 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 44 PHH carburettors
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 13.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.23 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1026.8 kPa (148.9 psi)
Specific torque 81.71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 121 B II
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.02
Unitary capacity 474.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4290 mm
Length (inches) 168.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters) 156 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1140 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2513 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 6.40-13
Wheels 5K x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 230 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family W 121
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL {W 121} PDF Manual
190 SL {W 121} picture
Designer Karl Wilfert and Walter H&aum
Year 1954

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