The “Baby-Benz” as a Super Sports Car - eMercedesBenz
Twenty-five year ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2. 5-16 Evolution II became a favorite among the general public and professional drivers alike thanks to its exceptional power and its compact body. Compact, powerful and muscular: the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2. 5-16 Evolution II exuded self-assured sporting prowess at its premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1990 – and not without reason: the sports saloon provided the basis... 25 years ago, the sports saloon laid the foundations for the special tradition of high-performance vehicles such as are offered by Mercedes-AMG today – culminating in the C-Class in the current C 63 S of model series 205 rated at 375 kW (510 hp).... The Evo II chassis, which had been modified for racing use, was fitted with 17-inch wheels (as opposed to 16-inch), for example. Source: www.emercedesbenz.com
