Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II Concept Is The Pinnacle Of Retro Coolness

by AutoExpert   |  24 February, 2022

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Khyzyl Saleem's Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II Concept is the focus of today's story. In the 1990s, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II was one of the most sought-after performance cars, and Saleem has transformed it into a DTM-style touring car.

Due to the success of this two-door sports coupe, Mercedes-AMG went on to develop the C63 Sedan, which competes with the BMW M3. 

Mercedes-Benz 190E

There was an expressive rear wing in the initial design. Even though Saleem has kept the classic car's genetics, Mercedes-Benz 190E now has a race-car vibe thanks to a particularly muscular front bumper, a hood with a forceful design, and massive carbon fiber wheels with tight racing tires. 

Mercedes-Benz 190E

The rear end features a big diffuser and twin-exit center exhaust tips, as well as a conspicuous rear wing. A period-appropriate silver paint scheme and Petronas Green accents round out the outside look. The inside features a full roll cage as well as sophisticated racing bucket seats.

Mercedes-Benz 190E

The original car had a 2.5-liter inline-four engine that produced 232 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, but Saleem has not revealed any specs about the drivetrain of his Mercedes-Benz 190E. This resulted in a 6.7-second time from 0 to 60 mph and a max speed of 155 mph. If we're being honest, Saleem did a fantastic job.

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