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This is the tale of the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16 and 2.5 16 sport sedans. Developed in collaboration with Cosworth initially for the rally scene of the 1980s, the flagship version of the 190E series eventually went on to dominate track-racing and ended up on the roads as well, putting up a good fight against BMW's iconic M3. Even though nine times out of ten, people would choose the Bimmer over the Merc, the 190E Cosworth's underdog status makes it an equally appealing car. As Richard Hammond put it: "it was Cinderella, but the coach never came".
- Mercedes Reporter Favors C350e Over 190e 2.5 Evo Ii But We Don't Agree
In this rather nostalgic and informative clip, you'll see Mercedes-Benz reporter Amanda Stretton drive not only the new C 350 e model, but also the epic, cult classic 190E Evolution II. Read more »...
- 1986 Mercedes-benz 190e 2.3-16 With 55k Miles Looks Like An Interesting Buy
Back in the days when Eddie Murphy was "Partying all the time" and Robert Palmer was "Addicted to Love", there was an automotive war raging on between BMW's M3 E30 and Mercedes-Benz's 190E 2.3 16v. Ironically, you could say...
- Cosworth Boosts Hyundai Genesis Coupe To 389-horses For 2012 Sema Show
Famed British engineering design and manufacturer Cosworth has collaborated with Hyundai to develop the "ultimate" Genesis Coupe in the form of the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series (CGRS) Concept, to be displayed for the first time ever at the...
- Weird Tuning: Mercedes-benz 90e Fastback Crossover From Russia
The Mercedes-Benz 190E is a great car, especially in Cosworth form. But not all people value the classic Merc as much as we do. Take for example this Russian owner who decided to make a one of a kind special out of the Mercedes sedan and call it the...
- Top Gear Video: Future Vw & Mercedes Classics
Richard Hammond recommends two German future classics: the 90’s VW Corrado VR6 and the 80’s Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16v. As Hammond rightly points out, the trick in choosing a future classic is finding a car young enough to still be good...
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Classic Flashback: Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 and 2.5 16v Cosworth [with Video]
This is the tale of the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16 and 2.5 16 sport sedans. Developed in collaboration with Cosworth initially for the rally scene of the 1980s, the flagship version of the 190E series eventually went on to dominate track-racing and ended up on the roads as well, putting up a good fight against BMW's iconic M3. Even though nine times out of ten, people would choose the Bimmer over the Merc, the 190E Cosworth's underdog status makes it an equally appealing car. As Richard Hammond put it: "it was Cinderella, but the coach never came".
But let's take it from the start. In the late '70s, the V8-powered 450SLC rally car started to show the signs of aging, so the Stuttgart automaker decided to replace it with a compact model. Jointly developed with Cosworth, the 190E never made to rallying though, as Audi took everyone by surprise with the Quattro, featuring four-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine. Mercedes' management didn't want to fight an battle it couldn't win so instead, they competed in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM).
- Mercedes Reporter Favors C350e Over 190e 2.5 Evo Ii But We Don't Agree
In this rather nostalgic and informative clip, you'll see Mercedes-Benz reporter Amanda Stretton drive not only the new C 350 e model, but also the epic, cult classic 190E Evolution II. Read more »...
- 1986 Mercedes-benz 190e 2.3-16 With 55k Miles Looks Like An Interesting Buy
Back in the days when Eddie Murphy was "Partying all the time" and Robert Palmer was "Addicted to Love", there was an automotive war raging on between BMW's M3 E30 and Mercedes-Benz's 190E 2.3 16v. Ironically, you could say...
- Cosworth Boosts Hyundai Genesis Coupe To 389-horses For 2012 Sema Show
Famed British engineering design and manufacturer Cosworth has collaborated with Hyundai to develop the "ultimate" Genesis Coupe in the form of the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series (CGRS) Concept, to be displayed for the first time ever at the...
- Weird Tuning: Mercedes-benz 90e Fastback Crossover From Russia
The Mercedes-Benz 190E is a great car, especially in Cosworth form. But not all people value the classic Merc as much as we do. Take for example this Russian owner who decided to make a one of a kind special out of the Mercedes sedan and call it the...
- Top Gear Video: Future Vw & Mercedes Classics
Richard Hammond recommends two German future classics: the 90’s VW Corrado VR6 and the 80’s Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16v. As Hammond rightly points out, the trick in choosing a future classic is finding a car young enough to still be good...