Mercedes Benz W201 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 1 (1989)
Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 1 (1989), collector's vehicle, in current ownership for 32 years, very well maintained, major service in 2024
Overview
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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.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Gibt es einen Dokument (Scheckhefteintrag) vom Mercedes-Benz Thorwesten GmbH uber den Austauschmotor?
Hallo tktrading, wir haben beim Verkäufer bezüglich eines Scheckhefteintrags nachgefragt und melden uns, wenn wir dazu eine Antwort haben. Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team
Hallo, ich habe eine Frage wenn der Austauschmotor heißt M102.992 müsste er doch eigentlich 241 PS haben anstatt 235 PS oder?
Hallo pinky1, der 102.992 (EVO 2-Motor) hat in der Kat-Version 235 PS. Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team
Technik: Das Gruppe-A-Reglement verlangte nach 5000 produzierten Basismodellen, im DTM-Reglement waren aber zusätzliche Evolutionsvarianten zugelassen, die mindestens 500 Mal gefertigt werden mussten. Der 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I entstand 1989 auf Basis des Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 und war kompromisslos auf den Einsatz in der DTM ausgerichtet. Das Herz des Boliden war der neue Motor, ein 2,5-Liter-16-Ventiler. Die Sonderserie fällt gegenüber der Basisserie durch die deutlich sportlichere Silhouette schon rein optisch auf um 4,5 Zentimeter tiefergelegtes, sportlicheres Fahrwerk, straffer abgestimmte Dämpfung, zahlreiche Karosseriemodifikationen wie der tiefer und steiler heruntergezogene Frontspoiler. Ins Auge fallen auch die verbreiterten Kotflügel und die vergrößerten Kotflügelausschnitte. Um das Abtriebsverhältnis zu verändern, war der größer dimensionierte Heckflügel verstellbar. Auch der leistungsstarke 2,5-Liter-Motor wurde leicht modifiziert und damit für leistungssteigernde Maßnahmen vorbereitet. LG Tom
Wurde ein Austauschmotor mit dem Baumuster 102991 verbaut?
Hallo jupys, es wurde ein Austauschmotor aus dem EVO 2 verbaut (Baumuster 102992 mit 235 PS Leistung). Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team