- Years of Manufacture: 1955 - 1963
- Number Built:
- Price at Introduction:
- Roadster Cloth Top: DM 16,500
- Roadster Removable Hardtop: DM 17,100
- Roadster Cloth & Hardtop: DM 17,650
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/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:
- Turning Circle:
- 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
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- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Maximum Speed:
- 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 carburettors
- 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:
- 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:
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 |
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Total: |
25,881 |
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