We’ve seen loads of restomods primarily based on Porsche and BMW fashions. For causes unknown, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t appear to be particularly enticing 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 might be relaunched in a modernized kind by the German motorsport and engineering agency HWA.
Let’s begin with a bit 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 models 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 models which can be closely modernized.
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The corporate doesn’t say whether or not it’ll use present vehicles for its restomod mission however that doesn’t appear probably contemplating it’s virtually unattainable to seek out one on the market. HWA says it’ll construct “a livid interpretation” of the legend geared up with “state-of-the-art applied sciences.” Manufacturing might 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 probably the most highly effective member of the 190E household. Sadly, HWA does not have detailed specs for its upgraded mannequin obtainable at the moment. Substantial modifications 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 an enormous 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 value might be 714,000 Euros with out VAT, which interprets to round $780,500 with present alternate charges. The German agency is at the moment 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.