190 chassis with two-door partial body

Design name:
W 121 B I
Type:
121.001
Production period:
1956 - 1959

Specifications

Engine
Chassis and Drivetrain
Transmission and Performance
Dimensions and Weights
General Data

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 121 B I / 121.920
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
4 / in-line
Bore x Stroke:
85 x 83.6 mm
Total displacement:
1897 cc (tax classification: 1882 cc)
Compression ratio:
7.5
Rated output:
75 hp at 4600 rpm
Rated torque:
13.9 mkg at 2800 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
1 Solex 32 PAITA compound downdraught carburettor
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
in the rear / 56 l

Frame design:
floor assembly / steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
single-joint swing axle
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs
Shock absorber front/rear:
telescopic shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic (vacuum booster optional), acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel disc wheels
Wheel rims:
drop-centre rim 4 1/2 K x 13
Tires:
6,70-13
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Gearing:
4-speed manual transmission
Availibility:
as standard
Shifting:
steering-column shift lever
Clutch:
dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type:
change-speed gear
Gear ratios:
I. 4.05; II. 2.38; III. 1.53; IV. 1.0; R. 3.92
Final drive ratio:
4.10

Wheelbase:
2650 mm
Front / rear track:
1430 / 1470 mm
Length:
4446 mm
Width:
1740 mm
Kerb weight:
970 kg
by Guideline:
chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
Gross weight:
2020 kg

Units produced:
354 chassis with 2- and 4-door partial body, resp.19
Prices:
05.1956: DM 8200.00