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Manufacturer:	Mercedes-Benz					Class: F
Model:		190 SL
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Convertible
	Dry Weight: 2332 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohc
	Bore & stroke .....	3.34" x 3.29"
	Capacity ..........	1897 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.5:1
	Head material .....	Light Metal
	Port size .........	Intake 1.957" sq; Exhaust 1.407" sq
	Piston material ...	Light Metal
	Piston weight .....	1.41 lbs
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 44° BTDC, Close 87° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 81° BBDC, Close 42° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.374" (intake), 0.315 (exhaust)
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.74"
		Exhaust ...	1.46"
	Valve spring ......	
	Carburation .......	Two Solex 44PHH
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.52
		2	2.32
		3	1.52
		4	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.9 = 39/10
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	94-1/2"
	Track dimension, front ......	56-5/16"
	Track dimension, rear .......	57-7/8"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	18.5
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.40 x 13
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