Mercedes-Benz 190 E “EVO 1 Tribute”

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MB 190 E Tribute in the timeless aesthetics of the iconic DTM racing cars
– 1.8 L four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with 80 kW (109 hp) and 5-speed manual gearbox
– First registration in Belgium in February 1992
– Tachometer reading 184. 860 read off
– Mechanical sunroof, rev counter, central locking, ABS, heated exterior mirrors
adjustable on the right, heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window
– Tribute body kit with wide wheel arches, aerodynamic bumpers and the iconic
rear wing
– Interior with black and white checkered seats and door panels
Attractive 190 E Evo II replica with classic car status

The “Baby Benz” – this was the nickname under which the Mercedes-Benz 190 of the W201 model series became known. The brand thus ventured into a new market segment below the established luxury class or upper mid-range models. The 190, which was presented to the public in 1982 and was only available as a 4-door saloon, was designed by Bruno Sacco. During development, the focus was on passive safety, lightweight construction and good aerodynamics: despite its angular shape, the 190 offered a drag coefficient of 0.33. A particular innovation was the trailing arm rear axle, which helped to improve ride comfort and directional stability.
The product range extended from entry-level models with 66 kW (90 hp) to the motorsport homologation model with 173 kW (235 hp) in the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II. After two model updates in 1988 and 1991 and a total of almost 1.9 million vehicles produced, production ended in 1993 after the successor model, the first C-Class (W202), was introduced. The 190’s successes in motorsport are unforgotten, in particular Klaus Ludwig’s victory in the DTM in 1992 with his AMG 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II.

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