Description
* FOR SALE* MERCEDES 190E EVOLUTION II // DTM HOMOLOGATION SPECIAL // 1 OF 500
EQUIPMENT
Electric seats with driver memory, Heated seats. Fire extinguisher, Electric Sunroof, Alpine stereo, Electric windows, Full leather interior, Auto height adjust Suspension, ABS, ASD, Remote alarm, Digital stop watch and voltmeter, Rear mounted Loudspeakers, Green heat insulating glass, Heated rear window, Outside temperature indicator, Air conditioning.
EXTERIOR
Few cars have the homologated visual impact of the 2. 5-16 Evolution II. At a time when the German Touring car series had peaked in popularity and was arguably at it’s most competitive, the whole of Europe and particularly BMW would soon notice the effect of this wild styling exercise. This particular example has been carefully owned by fastidious collectors and presents in truly magnificent condition with much of its paintwork remaining original from the factory. The Blue black metallic coat retains a deep, consistent lustre throughout with plastics and shadow line trim pleasingly free of any major marks or wear commiserate with its mileage; a definitive timewarp example.
The layered body kit sweeps through the flanks of the car beautifully and lines up exactly as it should. The kit served an aerodynamic purpose – it was wind tunnel tested to reduce drag to 0. 29, while at the same time increasing downforce. Period anecdotes tell of BMW research and development chief, Wolfgang Reitzle, saying “the laws of aerodynamics must be different between Munich and Stuttgart; if that rear wing works, we’ll have to redesign our wind tunnel.” The anecdote claims that BMW did.
INTERIOR
Highly specified with a full black leather interior the deeply bolstered front seats show near new with a matte finish. There is very little wear to report in the cabin, with gearbox tunnel, sills and carpets all mark free. The wooden inlays and surrounds retain good lacquer and the fit and finish are pleasingly free of cracks or distortion. Some period additions from new, an oil temperature gauge, stopwatch and voltmeter, are key to assuring the driver of the homologation bloodline, with a working stopwatch also available. The self-levelling suspension can be adjusted from inside the car.
The rear bench is quite unique in housing two individual seats, a treat for the often overlooked rear passengers, offering support far beyond that of a typical setup. The boot area is very clean and puts forward a strong case for practical considerations.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Mercedes had to work hard on extracting every last drop from the 190 in an attempt to restore parity with the BMW E30 that had dominated the DTM series – enter the 2. 5L with AMG power pack. Having been well serviced the engine pulls very well and it is on-cam when the car comes alive – really a very eager engine with a beautifully balanced chassis. The dogleg gearbox is a joy to use; 1st gear engages with minimum of fuss from cold and moves away cleanly and smoothly, whilst working the more familiar H pattern becomes totally intuitive over time.
The AMG power pack significantly alters the performance to something more befitting of the outrageous design!
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
No homologation special is complete without a complimentary wheel design and the Evolution 6 spoke wheels still present in excellent order having never been refurbished. Matching Michelin PS4 tyres provide the contact patch with excellent tread depth all round.
The 4 piston to front braking system provides excellent stopping power with no adverse pitch or pull.
HISTORY FILE
Ordered new to the Swiss Market this superb and very original Evo ll did most of its mileage there with regular servicing listed in its Mercedes service book.
In 1998 at 82k kilometers it found it’s way into a Portuguese collectors hands based in the dry climate of the country and city of Aveiro where it remained with further servicing annotated in its service book to 2004 at 105k kms.
Purchased and imported into the UK in 2016 by it’s current owner and collector this DTM hero sits in a very worthy and well looked after condition ready for its next custodian.
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