Is the 190E rare?
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II Is A Very Rare, And Desirable, Beast. Just 500 examples of the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II were ever manufactured, and a stunning example is currently up for sale through Gooding & Company.
Is the 190E reliable?
The 190E is generally robust and reliable, little of a significant nature goes wrong with them. The body is strong and doesn’t suffer from rust to any degree; the paint quality is also of a good standard such that they still sparkle if looked after.
Is 190E AC class?
The Mercedes-Benz 190E premiered in November 1982, and even though it wasn’t called a C-class at the time, this chassis codenamed W201 was the first modern iteration of the C-class family.
What engine does 190E have?
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
| 2.3-16 | |
|---|---|
| Engine: | 4-cyl, in-line, 2299cc |
| Max power: | 182bhp @ 6200rpm |
| Max torque: | 173lb ft @ 4500rpm |
| Transmission: | Dog-leg five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential |
How many 190E Cosworth were made?
502 190E Evolution
Only 502 190E Evolution cars were built, making this particular example more interesting. The car’s tartan-and-wood interior is almost as big a selling point as the Cosworth-built engine and five-speed manual transmission, but note that it’ll need to be shipped from the Netherlands.
What is a 190E Cosworth?
The 190E is a more luxurious and posh-looking alternative to the BMWs of its day. It has the potent Cosworth-tuned 2.5-liter four-cylinder providing 197 hp, and a dogleg 5-speed manual transmission that was swapped in for a more sporting driving experience (the seller will include the factory automatic with the sale).