Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1.0 Open body Europe 190 SL MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.9 l |
| Power | 105 hp |
| Consumption | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 155 mm |
| Front tires | 165/90 R13 |
| Rear tires | 165/90 R13 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | August 1961 — February 1963 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,897 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 14.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 155 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,290 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,740 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,320 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.500 m |
| Front track width | 1,430 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,475 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,160 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 280 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,440 kg |
| Specific gravity | 11.05 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 65 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.54 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 105 hp |
| Maximum power | 77 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,700 |
| Maximum torque | 142.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 14.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,200 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.80 |
| Cylinder diameter | 85.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 83.600 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 8.60 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.5200 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.3200 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.5200 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.2900 |
| Main gear | 3.9000 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, with swing axle shafts |
| Rear stabilizer |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 13X5J |
| Rear discs | 13X5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 165/90 R13 |
| Rear wheels | 165/90 R13 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Manual |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
| Hardtop |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Second row of seats (optional) | one individual seat |
Interior electrical package
| Electric front windows |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Radio |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |