Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 BII 1.9 (M121 BII) Roadster
77 kW105 PS103 hp142 Nm1955–1963
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- Power
- 77 kW 105 PS · 103 hp
- Torque
- 142 Nm 105 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,158 kg
- Top speed
- 173 km/h
- Length
- 4,290 mm
- Displacement
- 1,897 cm³
Built 1955–1963, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 BII 1.9 (M121 BII) roadster develops 77 kW (105 PS) and 142 Nm of torque from a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the 190 SL W121 BII 1.9 (M121 BII)'s drive to the rear wheels.
In figures, it tops out at 173 km/h, tips the scales at 1,158 kg and has 90 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Engine code | M121 BII |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,897 cm³ 1.9 l · 116 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 77 kW 105 PS · 103 hp |
| Torque | 142 Nm 105 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 173 km/h 107 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,290 mm 168.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm 68.5 in |
| Height | 1,320 mm 52.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,158 kg 2,553 lb |
| Fuel tank | 65 l 17.2 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1955–1963 |
| Generation | 190 SL W121 BII (1955–1963) |
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