MERCEDES BENZ 190 2.3 E 16

It was presented to the general public at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show, in autumn, but a few months earlier, in the summer, it had already been previewed to the press at the Nardò (LE) circuit, where three pre-production models set significant speed records, travelling at an average of 247.939 km/h. The main attraction of the 190 E 2.3-16 was its engine, whose block was derived from the standard production 2-litre unit; with rebored cylinders and a head reworked by the British company Cosworth, which included, among other things, a double overhead camshaft and four valves per cylinder, maximum power reached 185 hp at 6,200 rpm, a remarkable value for an engine born in 1983. The top speed of the production car, launched just a year after the presentation in Frankfurt, was partially scaled down, reaching 230 km/h, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds. In the 1988 edition of the DTM, the car took second place with driver Roland Asch and the following year it finished fourth with Kurt Thiim. The 190 E 2.3-16 was also used for the inauguration of the new Nürburgring circuit, which took place in 1984. Here, several examples of this model battled it out in a race that saw a very young Ayrton Senna, who had only been racing in Formula 1 for a few months, triumph.

Beautiful Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3 E 16 185 HP in perfect condition, with only 145,000 kilometers on the clock, original documents and license plates, only two owners, all invoices for work carried out since it was purchased from the Milan dealership, warranty booklet, and regular maintenance performed by Mercedes. The bodywork has never been damaged and all paint is original.

The car features perfectly preserved leather interior, a Nardi sports steering wheel, and the original steering wheel. ASI-registered vehicle For those seeking a classic grand tourer designed by Bruno Sacco and excellent performance thanks to the modifications made to the cylinder head by British Cosworth, this is the car for them.