W201 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II 3200 milhas - 99.500 Euros

Mercedes-Benz 190 E (W201) 2.5L EVO II
3,200 miles and 2 owners from new.

Price: 99 500 EUR
Year: 1990
Location: Europe
Mileage: 3 200 ml (5 150 km)
Colour: Anthracite
Interior: Black

When the DTM series was launched in 1984, it started as a Touring competition for group A cars. Several manufacturers were involved from the start of this new series. In 1987, the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 was entered by privateer teams. The good results of these cars set the path for Mercedes’ official involvement.
For the official involvement of Mercedes in DTM in 1989, 500 street legal cars had to be produced. The first iteration of the 190 2.5-16 was called the Evolution. Based on the standard 190E, it retained the same engine with the same power but received a discreet body kit to display its sportier abilities.
In 1990, the competition was getting fierce in the DTM championship and in the Evolution’s niche market. Mercedes needed a new car to compete with BMW’s M3 Sport Evolution on the road as well as on the track. With its Evolution II, Mercedes unleashed one of its most iconic sports car in recent years.
The Evolution II retained most of the Evolution’s specifics but saw an increase in power (from 195 to 235 bhp), a redesigned SLS adjustable suspension and an all-new aggressive body kit with its unmistakable enormous rear adjustable wing. Designed in Mercedes’ wind tunnel by a University of Stuttgart professor, these aerodynamic enhancements proved to reduce drag forces and gave the Evolution II a Cx of only 0.29 despites its massive appearance. Rumor has it that a BMW executive stated they would redesign their wind tunnel if the Evo II’s wing was of any use, and that they eventually did.

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II we are happy to offer for sale is one this limited production run of 502 units. The first 500 cars were all the same, finished in Blauschwartz metallic whereas the final two cars, not part of the limited production run per se and assembled later were delivered in silver.
This particular car was delivered new in 1990 in the United Kingdom. Part of a large private collection, it was only driven to preserve its like-new condition, tallying only a total of 3,200 miles in 20 years. It was sold last year to the current owner when the collection was refocused.
This Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 2 is in immaculate original condition and immediately available in Italy with its U.K. registration.

This vehicle is available immediately. The price includes all European Union taxes and commissions.