Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1955–1963

R121
No photos yet1.9 MT (105 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine1897 cm3 Gasoline
Power103 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Engine power103 hp
Engine power105 PS
Maximum torque142 N*m
Capacity1897 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Max power at RPM3200 RPM
Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)77 kW
Stroke cycle83.6 mm
Compression ratio8.5
Cylinder bore85.0 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modelM121
Engine codeM121.921
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Curb weight1140 kg
Height1320 mm
Full weight1400 kg
Front track width1430 mm
Back track width1475 mm
Width1740 mm
Clearance185 mm
Wheel size185/65 R15
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4290 mm
Disc size6x15 ET49
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeRoadster
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.0 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.3 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.3 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.5 s
Max speed171 km/h
Fuel tank capacity65 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

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