- Collection sale off
- Sought after first production year of the 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth model
- Iconic Mercedes model from the pre-F1 GP race series
- Finished in Blue-Black metallic paint with Anthracite leather interior
- Dutch market example
- After a recent service, but sold as a project car due to the condition of the underbody
- Runs and drives
- Documents were checked and the car was photographed personally by Auctomobile
- Other features: possibility of assisting with registration, transport, insurance, storage and Trusted Checkout payment
- Please note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment near Jablonec nad Nisou, Czechia
The Mercedes-Benz W201 was the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compact class automobile.
Mercedes wished to take the 190 E rallying, and asked British engineering company Cosworth to develop an engine with 320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) for the rally car. This project was known as project WAA by Cosworth. During this time, the Audi Quattro with its all-wheel drive system and a turbocharged engine was launched, making the 2.3-16V appear outclassed. With a continued desire to compete in motorsports with the 190, and also now an engine to do it with, Mercedes turned to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) motor sport series instead. Cars racing in this championship, however, had to be based on a roadgoing model. Mercedes therefore had to put into series production a 190 fitted with a detuned version of the Cosworth engine. The performance model was known as the 190 E 2.3-16V, and debuted in September at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show, after its reputation had already been established.
This example left the factory in August 1984 destined for the Netherlands, where it was first registered on the 5th of October. It is finished in Blue-Black metallic paint with a Leather Anthracite interior. The seats were specified with perforated leather. Mainly due to the condition of the underbody, the car is sold as a project car.
Code Description
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
466 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM
470 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
504 OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, RIGHT; ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED; L.H.D
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
583 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT DOORS)
600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
876 REAR DOOR CONTACTS AND LAMP ABOVE REAR WINDOW
Car for sale due to selling off private collection.
