Concours / Show & Shine1999R129
This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E on the W201 chassis has been fully restored and rebuilt over a period of more than nine months, with the goal of producing a modern interpretation of what an Evolution variant could look like today. Finished in 930 Silberblau Metallic, it wears the Evolution body kit while retaining the standard proportions of the 190E shell, complemented by custom LED headlights and a sports steering wheel.
Under the bonnet sits a freshly rebuilt turbocharged 2.3-litre OM111 engine paired with a Pulsar GTX Gen 2 turbocharger, producing 300 bhp. Drive goes through a six-speed manual gearbox, and a custom exhaust system is fitted throughout. Braking is handled by C55 AMG hardware: 345 mm ventilated and cross-drilled discs at the front with four-piston Brembo calipers, and 300 mm ventilated discs at the rear with two-piston Brembo calipers. Sports suspension is also fitted.
Inside, the car carries modern Mercedes sports seats trimmed to reflect a 1990s aesthetic, alongside an upgraded audio system. The car is used on the road daily and is registered in London, United Kingdom, showing 126,000 miles on the clock.
Pop the hood and you'll immediately notice the teal color-matched valve cover and custom aluminum intake piping dressing up the engine bay. At its core is a freshly rebuilt 2.3-liter engine boosted by a Pulsar GTX Gen 2 turbocharger that draws air through a massive cone filter. It lays down a solid 300 bhp, shifting through a six-speed manual transmission and breathing out through a completely custom exhaust system.
Project car is fitted with 6-spoke Mercedes-Benz AMG alloy wheels. Gunmetal grey finish, a standard Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star center cap, and the "AMG" logo prominently cast into one of the outer spokes. Visible just behind the wheel is an upgraded aftermarket or retrofitted braking system, highlighted by large cross-drilled brake rotors and bright yellow calipers.
Equipped with an aftermarket exhaust system featuring dual tailpipes. The exhaust tips are distinctively finished with carbon fiber sleeves and clearly display the logo for Akrapovič, a well-known manufacturer of premium, high-performance exhaust components.
Front bucket seats upholstered in a light grey fabric. The design features smooth, solid grey outer bolsters contrasted by a distinctive checkered pattern on the center cushions, backrest inserts, and headrest centers. Commonly referred to as "Karo" cloth (the German word for check or plaid) within the Mercedes community, this iconic pattern is a hallmark of the era's interior styling. Unlike the heavily bolstered seats found in Sportline or 16-valve Cosworth models, these are the standard comfort seats, and their vintage aesthetic is cohesively tied together by matching "Karo" fabric inserts visible on the interior door cards.
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