Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1.9 Manual (105 hp)

R121 · 1955–1963

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Roadster
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1740 mm
Length
4290 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Curb weight
1140 kg
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1475 mm
Gross weight
1400 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
M121
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Engine capacity
1,897 cm³
Engine power
105 hp
Max power RPM
3,200 rpm
Maximum torque
142 Nm
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
8.5
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
77 kW
Max torque RPM
3,200 rpm
Bore
85.0 mm
Stroke
83.6 mm
Engine code
M121.921
Valvetrain
SOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Wheel size
6x15 ET49
Tyre size
185/65 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
171 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14.5 s

Fuel Economy

Combined fuel consumption
13 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
City fuel consumption
14.3 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
13.3 l/100 km

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