Mercedes-benz 190sl (1956-59)

The Car

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The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement
1897cc
Firing order
1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
71 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor 2 Solex 44 PHH
Venturi Tube 1st stage: 26; 2nd stage: –
Main Jet. 1st stage: 130; 2nd stage: 160
Air Correction Jet 1st stage: 180; 2nd stage: 160
Idling Fuel Jet 1st stage: 55; 2nd stage: 55
Idling Air bore 1st stage: 1.7cm dia.; 2nd stage: 1.7cm dia.
Pump Jet 50
Float needle valve 2

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.004″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.0078″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Intake valve opens
17½° BTDC at 0.015″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″ to 0.020″
Plug gap 0.027″ to 0.031″
Ignition timing indication
Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Ignition timing
8° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Single Dry Plate

Brakes

Brake type
Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings
Energit 250 Ferodo VG35

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0″ to 0.078″ (0 – 2 mm)
Camber 0° 30′ – 1°
Caster angle 3° to 4°
King pin angle 5° 10′ to 5° 40′