1959 190 Sl

[Kosta]

I just wanted to know what the biggest engine will fit in a 1959 Mercedes 190 SL because I have a rolling chassis with no engine or trans.


Thank you,

Kosta

[seancornelis]

Well considering that the 4.5l SOHC V8 came in later model SLs, that engine will probably fit....but if you want something cheap that actually will perform better, I'm sure a Chevy small block would go too...

If you really want to keep it a sports car, any modern 4 cylinder turbo engine will have more than enough room.

[crayzayjay]

The 4.5l isnt that expensive IMO, you can find decent ones fairly easily in my experience

cheers,
jay