This is a rare european market 190e 2.3 16v 1985 model year in smoke silver. This one of the first 16v in the states. There were only around 2000 US versions sold here in 86 and 87, and only a handful of these more powerful, lightweight European versions were imported by private parties. This chassis is stiff and impressively sorted as the w201 was originally designed to be a rally car before the rules were changed allowing the quattro. The 16v head and equal length tuned headers were both built by cosworth of F-1 fame. The owner of this car said that this is one of the first 400 hand assembled by amg, but i haven't come across a way to check that against the vin. This car is nearly identical to the one that Ayrton Senna drove to win the inaugural race of the new Nurburgring. This is also TOP GEAR's top pick for the next rare sports car classic.

H&R developed a custom suspension paired with bilstein shocks for this specific car, the previous owner said they track tested seven different spring combinations to find this setup. It is incredibly balanced, comfortable cruising but very solid and responsive in corners. The grip just doesn't stop. Self leveling rear suspension has been deleted due to the H&R/bilstein setup so you don't have to worry about costly repairs there.

184k miles on chassis, 44k miles on complete rebuild of 204hp engine (with forged pistons) and rebuilt getrag close ratio mission (dogleg first). Has US LSD rear-end with the lower gearing so it's quicker than even other euro 16v's. Newer performance clutch. New radiator and oil cooler so you don't have to worry about the end tanks cracking. New fuel pump, filter and collector, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Performance exhaust, low and throaty. Oil changed every 3k miles with mobil 1 15w50 and new filter. This car is amazing to drive, smooth power delivery and loads of torque. It feels like an inline 6, but you get the light weight and fuel economy of a 4 cylinder.

16x8 black eight spoke wheels, 225/40R16 falken 512's very new with almost all tread. Sure footed and predictable in the rain and the dry. Old school momo steering wheel with cover and horn button. Bosch/Hella one piece glass headlights with replaceable bulbs (instead of sealed beams) that are height adjustable from the driver's seat. Climate control is adjustable for the driver and passenger side separately and is directly controlled instead of the troublesome tempomatic control system. One of the hardlines to the ac compressor is broken and would have to be replaced before the ac would work.

$7500

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If you have any more questions please email me euro19016v at hotmail.com or use the "reply to" link at the top of this post. I'm in the Glendale area, 15 min north of downtown Los Angeles.

 

very interested...

 

Now with Pictures

 

how much for the wheels?