Description[]
The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II was a tuned version of the W201 produced by Mercedes-Benz in collaboration with Cosworth from 1990 to 1991. A further evolution of the previous Evolution I model, the Evolution II featured most of the features of the preceding model, such as the same short-stroke M102 2.5L inline-4 fitted with the AMG PowerPack; the car now featured a "radical" body kit designed by Richard Läpple, a professor at the University of Stuttgart, giving the car a larger adjustable wing and a rear-window spoiler. The wing was useful in increasing downforce and reducing drag, having been wind tunnel tested to that effect.
An anecdote of the time says that BMW R&D chief Wolfgang Reitzle commented that "the laws of aerodynamics must be different between Munich and Stuttgart", and if that wing worked like how it was intended to, "they had to redesign their wind tunnel"; this anecdote also claims that BMW actually did redesign their wind tunnel. 502 were produced, in compliance with DTM homologation rules; allegedly, the production run had sold out before the car was even unveiled.
Versions[]
The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| 2017 | Car Culture: Modern Classics 5/5 |
Black | Headlights & Tailights, Silver Mercedes Badges on rear. | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | Chrome Trim RRA | DWH66 | Thailand | Named Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II Base code(s): K29, K30 |
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| 2018 | Car Culture: Eurospeed 3/5 |
Black | Grey stripes, '91' & HW logo on sides & Project Cars | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | Black RRA | FLC18 | Thailand | Base code(s): L11, L12, L13 | 
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| 2018 | Period Correct | Dark Blue | White Grid Pattern All Over, White Circle on Door, 'Period Correct' Logos | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome Trim RRA | BD013 | Thailand | 8 December 2018 Base code(s): L38 |
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| 2019 | Car Culture: Open Track 2/5 |
Red | '88', 'MOMO' Logos and Details | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black, Yellow rollbar | Grey RRA | FYN61 | Thailand | Base code(s): L51, M06 | 
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| 2019 | Car Culture: Team Transport #10 |
Green & Blue | Falken & MOMO livery | Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | White RR6SPM | FYT08 | Thailand | Named Mercedes-Benz 190E Base code(s): M17, M22, M23, M24 |
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| White RREx | 
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| 2021 | Hot Wheels Display Case | Black | Headlights & Taillights, Silver Mercedes Badges, large embossed Hot Wheels logo on sides, "AM I EVO" California rear license plate. | Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Black BRR5SPM | GXY52 | Thailand | Named: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II Base Codes: P03, P07, P16, P21 |
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| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Car Culture 2-Pack | Black | Headlights & Tailights, Silver Mercedes Badges on rear. | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | Black RRA | HBL99 | Thailand | Similar to DWH66 Base code(s): P19, P21 |
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| 2023 | Hot Wheels Boulevard #84 |
Evergreen | White stripe on sides; Mercedes-Benz logo on hood & rear; "TOYO TIRES" on windshield; "190 E" & "2.5-16" on rear; detailed headlights & taillights | Black matte / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Chrome rim, beige RREx | HWW12 | Thailand | Base code(s): S32, S34, S36 | 
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| 2024 | Car Culture: Modern Classics 2/5 |
ZAMAC | Detailed headlights, taillights, badging and trim | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | GRRA | HRV98 | Thailand | Named 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II Base code(s): T36 |
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