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 centered on restomods however lastly, there’s a correct improve venture for one of many automaker’s most well-known fashions from the previous. The Mercedes 190E Evo II shall be relaunched in a modernized type by the German motorsport and engineering agency HWA.
Let’s begin with somewhat historical past first. When Mercedes determined to race the 190E in DTM, it needed to launch a homologation collection 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 automotive was unveiled. These automobiles 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 is going to use current automobiles for its restomod venture however that doesn’t appear possible contemplating it’s nearly inconceivable to search out one on the market. HWA says it is going to construct “a livid interpretation” of the legend geared up with “state-of-the-art applied sciences.” Manufacturing shall be restricted to simply 100 examples and received’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 out there right now. 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 a large wing on the again.
Identical to the unique automotive which was fairly expensive when new, the modernized efficiency sedan received’t come low-cost. HWA says the beginning worth shall be 714,000 Euros with out VAT, which interprets to round $780,500 with present change 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.