1954 - Mercedes-Benz - 190 SL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 190 SL 1954
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 190 SL
Production Year 1954
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1430 mm     (56,3 in)
Rear Track 1475 mm     (58,1 in)
Length 4288 mm     (168,8 in)
Width 1740 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1321 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance 156 mm     (6,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1140 kg     (2511 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 64,8 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1897 cc     (115,76 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 83,58 mm     (3,29 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,02
Unitary Capacity 474,25 cc/cylinder    (28,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 155 N.m     (114,4 lb.ft ,  15,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 128,9 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 92,1 HP/ton    (68,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,4 HP/litre    (41,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 13,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 172 km/h   (106,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
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