Mercedes Benz 190SL Roadster (121) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1955 - 1963
  • Number Built:
    • 25,881
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Roadster Cloth Top: DM 16,500
    • Roadster Removable Hardtop: DM 17,100
    • Roadster Cloth & Hardtop: DM 17,650
  • Date of Introduction:
    • January, 1955
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 166.1 inches (4220mm)
    • Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 52.0 inches (1320mm)
    • Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm)
    • Front Track: 56.2 inches (1430mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.1 inches (1475mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Roadster cloth top: 2552lb (1160kg)
    • Roadster hardtop: 2596lb (1180kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 17 gallons (65 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 36.1 ft (11.0 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Tachometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Oil pressure gauge
    • Temperature gauge
    • High beam lamp
    • Ammeter lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.52:1
    • 2nd: 2.32:1
    • 3rd: 1.52:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.90:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3350 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 14.5 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 171 km/h (106 mph)
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M121:
    • Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Two dual downdraft Solex 44 PHH carburetors
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.29 inches (85 x 83.6mm)
    • Power: 105 hp @ 5700 rpm
    • Torque: 14.5 mkg @ 3200rpm (105.0 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio:
      • To September 1959: 8.5:1
      • After September 1959: 8.8:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Single joint swing pivot axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 18.5:1
  • Brakes:
    • Drum, 1064 cm sq.
    • Servo assistance optional
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 6.40 x 13 Sport
190SL Roadster Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
190 SL Roadster (121 II)

1955

1,727
 
1956
4,032
 
1957
3,332
 
1958
2,722
 
1959
3,949
 
1960
3,977
 
1961
3,792
 
1962
2,246
 
1963
104
 
Total:
25,881
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