Mercedes-Benz Type 190D Ponton sedan

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Mercedes-Benz 190D (W121) Technical Specifications
Specification Value
Engine
Number of cylinders4
Bore / Stroke3.34 / 3.29 ins.
Total cylinder capacity115.74 cu. ins.
Engine output SAE*55 gross HP / 4000 r.p.m.
Engine speed at 62 m.p.h.3220 r.p.m.
Maximum engine speed4000 r.p.m.
Compression ratio21 : 1
Capacity of cooling system with heating2 Imp. gal. / 2.4 US gal.
Oil capacity of crankcase max. / min.7 / 4⅜ Imp. pint.
8.4 / 5¼ US pint.
Chassis
TransmissionDB-four speed controlled full synchromesh
Rear axle ratio1 : 3.7
Rim size4½ K × 13
Tyre size6.40-13
Battery12 V / 84 amp./h
SteeringDB recirculating ball-type steering with automatic adjustment and steering shock absorber
Driving Data
Admissible maximum speedm.p.h.km/h
in 1st gear18.530
in 2nd gear33.053
in 3rd gear52.084
in 4th gearapprox. 80.0ca. 130
(Milometer reading at 4000 r.p.m.)
Climbing abilityGradient
in 1st gear1 in 2.9 (35%)
in 2nd gear1 in 5.4 (19%)
in 3rd gear1 in 9.1 (11%)
in 4th gear1 in 17 (6%)
Fuel
Fuel consumption on average49.5-35.5 m.p. Imp. gal.
Cross-country trips approx.41-29 m.p. US gal. (5.7-8.0 ltrs./100 km)
Standard fuel consumption**39.5 m.p. Imp. gal.
Measured at 55 m.p.h.33 m.p. US gal. (7.1 ltrs./100 km)
Fuel tank capacity12.3 Imp. gal. / 14.8 US gal.
Reserve1.1 Imp. gal. / 1.3 US gal.
Weights / Dimensions
Overall length176⅜ ins.4485 mm
Overall width68½ ins.1740 mm
Overall height unloaded61¾ ins.ca. 1560 mm
Wheelbase104⅜ ins.2650 mm
Ground clearance with 2 occupants7⅝ ins.195 mm
Turning circle diameter35 ft.ca. 10.7 m
Curb weight with spare wheel and tools2670 lbs.1210 kg
Maximum speed clocked approximately75 m.p.h.120 km/h
Notes

* In determining the output in g.h.p. only the power necessary to operate the auxiliary units not required for engine operation has been deducted.

** Determined at ¾ maximum speed (max. 110 km/h — 68 miles per hour) less 10%.

Right to make alterations in design and equipment reserved.



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