This Is The Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II For The twenty first Century

We’ve seen loads of restomods primarily based on Porsche and BMW fashions. For causes unknown, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t appear to be particularly engaging for tuning corporations targeted on restomods however lastly, there’s a correct improve mission for one of many automaker’s most well-known fashions from the previous. The Mercedes 190E Evo II can be relaunched in a modernized kind by the German motorsport and engineering agency HWA.

Let’s begin with just a little historical past first. When Mercedes determined to race the 190E in DTM, it needed to launch a homologation sequence and that’s how the 190E Evo I mannequin was born. In March 1990, an upgraded model of the sports activities sedan was launched and all 502 items deliberate for manufacturing have been offered earlier than the automobile was unveiled. These vehicles are extraordinarily uncommon nowadays however HWA is now engaged on a brand new run of 100 items which might be closely modernized.

The corporate doesn’t say whether or not it’ll use current vehicles for its restomod mission however that doesn’t appear probably contemplating it’s nearly unimaginable to seek out one on the market. HWA says it’ll construct “a livid interpretation” of the legend outfitted with “state-of-the-art applied sciences.” Manufacturing can be restricted to only 100 examples and gained’t start till late 2025.

The unique 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 essentially the most highly effective member of the 190E household. Sadly, HWA would not have detailed specs for its upgraded mannequin out there presently. Substantial adjustments are coming to the powertrain, chassis, brakes, aerodynamics, and security. Preliminary sketches of the reborn Evo II present a mildly redesigned sports activities sedan with a large wing on the again. 

Identical to the unique automobile which was fairly expensive when new, the modernized efficiency sedan gained’t come low-cost. HWA says the beginning worth can be 714,000 Euros with out VAT, which interprets to round $780,500 with present change charges. The German agency is at present engaged on a partnership with Curated, a US-based restomod firm, which can assist HWA with the event and manufacturing of the 190E Evo II for the fashionable period.