Mercedes Benz 190 (121) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1956 - 1959
  • Number Built:
    • 61,345
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 190 Sedan 1956 - 1961: DM 9,450
    • Servo Brakes Additional: DM 300
  • Date of Introduction:
    • March, 1956
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit frame and body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 176.6 inches (4485mm)
    • Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 61.4 inches (1560mm)
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 inches (2650mm)
    • Front Track: 56.2 inches (1430mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.1 inches (1475mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2728lb (1240kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 14.8 gallons (56 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 38 ft (11.5 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Oil pressure gauge
    • Temperature gauge
    • High beam lamp
    • Ammeter lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 4.05:1
    • 2nd: 2.38:1
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 4.10:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3300 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 20.5 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 139 km/h (86 mph)
  • 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: Single downdraft Solex 32 PAITA carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.29 inches (85 x 83.6mm)
    • Power: 75 hp @ 5700 rpm
    • Torque: 13.9 mkg @ 2800rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Single joint swing pivot axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 18.5:1 (3.75 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • Drum, 1064 cm sq.
    • Servo assistance optional
  • Wheels:
    • 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 6.40 x 13
190 4 Door Sedan Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
190 Sedan (121 I)

1956

16,001
1957
22,578
1958
15,791
1959
6,975
Total:
61,345
190b Sedan (121 III)
1959
6,613
1960
12,986
1961
8,864
Total:
28,463
190c Sedan (110)
1961
9,249
1962
31,275
1963
35,457
1964
33,776
1965
20,797
Total:
130,554
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