Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz
Production	1955–1963 25,881 built[1]
Assembly	West Germany: Stuttgart Untertürkheim
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car / Grand tourer
Body style	roadster
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W121
Related	Mercedes-Benz W198 (300 SL) Mercedes-Benz W120/121
Powertrain
Engine	1,897 cc M121 SOHC I4
Transmission	4-speed manual, fully synchronized
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width	1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height	1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Curb weight	2,552 lb (1,158 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Mercedes-Benz W113 (230SL)

See Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for a complete overview of all SL-Class models.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) is a two-door luxury roadster produced by Mercedes-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. Internally referred to as W121 (BII or B2), it was first shown in prototype at the 1954 New York Auto Show, and was available with an optional removable hardtop.