Nearly everything about the Mercedes 190E (W201) makes it an outlier for MercedesBenz. It was their first small sedan, and appropriately hotrodded by the factory (and Cosworth) in 2.316 and 2.516 forms, it was the most sporting Mercedes since the 300SL of the 1950s. It was full of sophisticated technology and sporting intent, so much so that its DTM racing success inspired BMW to create the first ever M3, the E30. No MercedesBenz since has been a better sports car because the company permanently changed directions for AMG’s less purely sportsoriented direction after this car.
In this video, Derek TamScott explores the fascinating development, history, and racing exploits of this model through the lens of the fourth and final variant of the 16 valve 190E, the 2.516 Evo II. He also drives it on some of his favorite roads and asks the common question: does it drive as good as it looks?
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