In 1990, Mercedes-Benz introduced the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Taking what the Evo I had created and improving on it, the Evo II featured numerous mechanical upgrades, as well as the distinctive body kit and rear spoiler. The body kit and wing were not just for show, they improved the car's drag coefficient while also increasing downforce. The original 190 E Evo II and earlier Evo came powered by a Cosworth-developed 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, and feature chassis and aerodynamic upgrades similar to those on the actual race cars from.
Cette Mercedes 190 E 2.516 Evo II est une perle rare TopGear
This Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 & 2.5-16 got away, but there are more like it here. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. P Premium. Sold for $199,000 on 2/6/20 385 Comments. View Result. Premium Listing. MakeMercedes-Benz. View all listings Notify me about new listings. When it launched the Evo II cost around three times as much as an entry-level 190E 1.8, however, its Cosworth -fettled 2.5-liter, 16-valve engine produced 235 hp, or more than double the output of the base model. HWA's Evo makes both these figures look somewhat feeble. Under the hood is an AMG bi-turbo V-6 packing 450 horses, while the price. 30. years. of. the. "EVO. II". The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II debuted in March 1990. This high-performance sports saloon laid the foundation for the successful Mercedes-Benz DTM touring race cars of the 1990s. Mercedes-Benz saloon cars from the compact segment (left, model series 201), upper mid-size segment (centre, model series 124) and S. The 2.5-16 Evo II's ludicrous body kit is highly functional, and helped shove the 190E's drag figure down to an exceptionally low 0.29 Cd while increasing downforce relative to the Evolution.
TopGear Classified of the week stunning Mercedes 190 E 2.516 Evo II
Mercedes introduced a performance variant, marketed as the 190 E 2.3-16V, at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Background From January 1974 to January 1982, Mercedes spent over £600 million researching and developing the W201, subsequently saying it was 'massively over-engineered'.. The "Evo II" included the AMG PowerPack fitted to the same. The original 190 E Evo II and earlier Evo were built to meet homologation rules for DTM, and featured Cosworth-developed 2.5-liter inline-4 engines, along with chassis and aerodynamic upgrades. In total, only 502 of the 190E Evo were produced, making them an extremely hot commodity. So far—with the auction ending on May 26—bidding is still at $31,000. Powered by a longitudinally. (This also means the original 2.3-16 is the only non-Evo homologation 190E.) Just a year after the first Evo Cosworth, Mercedes launched the Evo II - again producing just 502 examples.
MercedesBenz 190E 2.516v EVO II 1 September 2016 Autogespot
The road-legal sports car is a furious reinterpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II - equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. Delivery of the HWA EVO, which is limited to 100 units, is expected to begin at the end of 2025. HWA is combining its historic motorsport DNA with expertise from the present and future. A Glimpse into the Past. Let's embark on a journey through time, revisiting the roots of the Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II. Originally introduced in the early 1990s, this model captivated enthusiasts with its distinctive design and cutting-edge technology. Fast forward to the present, and the Evo II is reborn, blending heritage with modernity.
The original 190 Evo II used a 2.5-liter engine with a peak output of 232 horsepower at 7,200 rpm and 181 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm, making it the most powerful member of the 190E family. A homologation of the 190 E racing car, the Evolution I featured numerous engine upgrades that kept power largely the same as the 2.5-16 variant, yet increased the rev limit and featured more desireable power delivery. The Evo I was available with an optional AMG PowerPack that increased power to 232hp.
The iconic Mercedes 190 E Evo celebrates its 30th anniversary
The 190E Evo II was the ultimate homologation special for Mercedes' successful touring car racing program of the era. For the first evolution of the potent platform, Cosworth bored out the. HWA has published new images of the much anticipated Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II restomod. The special restomod, which HWA simply dubs the EVO, will follow a similar recipe to that of Singer.
