Mercedes1959 190 SL Coupé Specs

1959 (W 121 B II) Mercedes 190 SL Coupé Specifications & Performance

1959 - 1963 (W 121 B II)

Tech Specs Summary


1.9 L Inline 4

112 mph

14.5 seconds

105 BHP

32.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,180 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
14.5 seconds
0-60 mph
14.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
89 BHP/Tonne
Power
105 BHP
Torque
105 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.8 mpg
Total Range
468 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.9 Litre
1,897 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
106 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
105 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
142 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M121.928
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
85 x 83.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.02:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
55 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
474 cc
BMEP
9.4 Bar
136.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
640 x 13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Grand Tourer Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Kerb Weight
1,180 kg
Gross Weight
1,440 kg
Maximum Payload
260 kg
Length
4,290 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,320 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front Track
1,430 mm
Rear Track
1,475 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.5

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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