Mercedes1959 190 SL Roadster Specs

1959 (W 121 B II) Mercedes 190 SL Roadster Specs & Performance

1959 - 1963 (W 121 B II)

Tech Specs Summary


1.9 L Inline 4

112 mph

14.5 seconds

105 hp

27.3 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,557 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
27.3 mpg
Total Range
468 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.9 Liter
115.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M121.928
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.346 x 3.291 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.02:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.9 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.9 in3
BMEP
136.4 PSI
9.4 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Grand Tourer Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Curb Weight
2,557 lbs
Gross Weight
3,175 lbs
Maximum Payload
618 lbs
Length
168.9 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
52 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Front Track
56.3 in
Rear Track
58.1 in
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2.5

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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