Mercedes Benz W201 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 1 (1989)

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO 1 (W201) from 1989 in blue-black metallic with a black leather interior.

Highlights:

• Very rare 190E EVO 1 – only 502 units of this homologation model were built
• Collector's vehicle, which has been owned by the current owner since 1993
• The car is very well maintained and in very good condition overall
• H license plate and TÜV until 03/2027
• Last major service carried out in 2024

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1989
• First registration: Germany, 1989
• Location: 49324 Melle, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 5, whereby the car was first registered to the seller's company, then to his wife, and now to him – so effectively only 3 owners
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Currently not registered
• TÜV until 03/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution I was Stuttgart's answer to the sporty competition in the DTM. A total of only 502 units were built to meet homologation requirements. The special model is distinguished by striking aerodynamic components, a modified chassis, and a powerful four-valve engine. Today, the EVO 1 is a sought-after classic with motorsport genes and high value retention.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: 199 blue-black metallic
• Interior: Black leather upholstery, very well maintained with only a few minor signs of age
• Repainted: Partially repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder with 235 hp
• Manual transmission
• Replacement engine: On March 16, 1995, with a mileage of 114,280, a replacement engine was installed by Mercedes-Benz Thorwesten GmbH. The replacement engine is an EVO 2 engine with 235 hp (engine number 102992)
• Last major service in 2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 183,050
• Traceable: Partially traceable

Documentation

• German vehicle documents

• Service history available, but not complete

• Invoice for engine replacement no longer available

Tires, body, and underbody:

• Tires: good tread, replaced in 2021
• Body: Good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: Good condition with no rust

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• This is a collector's vehicle in very good condition. There are no known defects.

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

A very rare Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 1 from 1989 is for sale in blue-black metallic with a black leather interior. Limited to only 502 units, the vehicle has been owned by a collector since 1993, who has always maintained the car. As a result, the EVO 1 is now in flawless condition. The car has an EVO 2 engine with 235 hp. With H license plates and TÜV until 03/2027, this EVO 1 is an interesting piece of motorsport history – and a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts.