HWA has unveiled the primary renderings of the upcoming HWA Evo, a remake of the Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 EVO II, which shall be inbuilt solely 100 examples.
Greater than a month in the past, we wrote that HWA, based in 1998 by AMG co-founder Hans-Werner Aufrecht, has introduced it can construct its first avenue automotive in 2025: a remake of the Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evo II.
Now, the German agency has unveiled the primary renderings of this spectacular mannequin. You may see within the first renderings that the remake retains the identical design for the wheel arch flares, however these are barely wider, and the entrance and rear spoilers are totally different for aerodynamic causes and have extra air intakes within the aspect areas. The design of the wheels is similar to the unique mannequin, however their dimension is bigger: 18 inches customary (19 inches non-compulsory) in comparison with 17 inches on the unique mannequin.
The headlights have the identical form, however the lighting expertise is new and trendy, and the headlight housing is black. The lights characteristic LED expertise hidden underneath clear glass, and the flip lights are extra discreet. The taillights additionally preserve the identical form with black housing, and the sunshine structure is new with two crimson LED strips. The form of the ultimate exhaust is analogous, but it surely consists of two pipes. The HWA brand seems on the left rear aspect and Evo on the precise aspect, whereas there is no such thing as a emblem on the hood. The HWA title additionally seems on the entrance fenders.
The automotive may even be bigger than the unique mannequin: 4.58 meters (15.03 ft) lengthy in comparison with 4.43 meters (14.53 ft), 1.90 meters (6.23 ft) large in comparison with 1.72 meters (5.64 ft), and a pair of.75 meters (9.02 ft) wheelbase in comparison with 2.67 meters (8.76 ft).
The working gear shall be totally different from the unique mannequin, with double wishbones on all 4 wheels. The 6-speed guide gearbox has been moved to the rear to realize a really perfect 50-50% weight distribution. German auto motor und Sport journal experiences that HWA Evo will use a 3-liter V6 engine with 562 PS (554 PS) and 550 Nm (405.7 lb-ft), which is able to rev as much as 6,800 rpm.
To attain a low heart of gravity positioned simply 40 cm (15.75 in) above the bottom, HWA selected the dry sump answer, with the oil sump positioned in a separate tank somewhat than underneath the engine to permit the engine to be mounted in a decrease place.
HWA used carbon fiber extensively to realize low weight. However the curb weight shall be 1,350 kg (2,976 kilos), solely 10 kg (22 kilos) lower than the unique mannequin as a result of HWA fitted a heavier V6 engine as an alternative of the 4-cylinder, and the automotive is larger than its illustrious predecessor.
The value is 714,000 euros ($781,523) plus VAT, which at 20% VAT works out to round 856,800 euros ($937,828). A 30% deposit is required for reservation. The HWA Evo shall be unveiled within the second quarter of 2024, and the primary shoppers will obtain the automotive on the finish of 2025. Solely 100 examples shall be constructed.
