Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II (W201)
Mercedes-Benz 1990  Germany
Engine
2.5L I4 (M102 16v)
231 bhp (172 kW) @ 7200 rpm
181 lb⋅ft (245 N·m) @ 5000 - 6000 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
0-60 mph	7.1 secs.
0-60 mph	7.1 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,408 kg (3,104 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,408 kg (3,104 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II (W201) is a limited edition model of the Mercedes-Benz 190E, and a high-performance variant of the 190E 2.5-16.

The '2.5' in its name signifies the engine displacement of 2.5L and '16' stands for the engine's 16-valve configuration.

The Evolution II was the most powerful car in the W201 190 line-up. It competed in DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) in the early 1990s with the help of AMG, in which it enjoyed success including a championship victory in the 1992 season.

It had a limited production run of 502 road-going exemplars in 1990, with each one being painted in black pearl.

Games

Shift 2: Unleashed

The 190E Evolution II appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Retro D car with a performance rating of 380 and a price tag of $33,200.

It has a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 7 seconds and a 60 to 0 mph braking time of 3.39 seconds.

Speedhunters

A Speedhunters edition 190E Evolution II is included with the downloadable Speedhunters Pack, which is powered by a V8 and has a Speedhunters livery. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.26 seconds and can reach a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). It comes with a performance rating of 1395 as a Retro B Road Vehicle.

Need for Speed: No Limits

The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II appears in Need for Speed: No Limits.

Stock

The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is a classic sports class car that requires 40 rare blueprints to unlock. It was introduced as part of the Winter Pursuit update in the "Crew Trials: Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II (1990)" event that first took place from December 17, 2023 at 17:00 (PST) to January 1, 2024 at 17:00 (PST).

The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:

• "Crew Trials: Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II (1990)" event

	Classic Sports		1500	300	990	274
	x40 Rare Blueprints		6075	3884	5477	666
	Stage Upgrades

"Unbound"

The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II "Unbound" is a classic sports class car that requires 40 rare blueprints to unlock. It was introduced as part of the Takeover update in the "Takeover" special event that first took place from January 23, 2023 at 17:00 (PST) to February 6, 2023 17:00 (PST).

The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:

• "Lone Threat" event

	Classic Sports		1500	300	1071	277
	x40 Rare Blueprints		6975	5208	7249	760
	Stage Upgrades

Need for Speed: Edge

The 190E Evolution II 1991 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

A 520 Requires 100 blueprints to produce Top Speed 517 Acceleration 521 Nitro Capacity 522 Strength 399 Durability 327

Trivia

• In Need for Speed: No Limits, the 190 E 2.5-16 "Unbound" is a 1990 Evolution II but is based on A$AP Rocky's 1988 190E 2.5-16 featured in Need for Speed: Unbound.
• In Need for Speed: Unbound, the 190E 2.5-16 can be equipped with body panels resembling those fitted to the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II.

Gallery

Shift 2: Unleashed
Stock

Shift 2: Unleashed
Works Converted
(Promotional Image)

Shift 2: Unleashed
Speedhunters

Need for Speed: No Limits
"Unbound"
(Android/iOS)
(Promotional Image)

Need For Speed No Limits- A$AP Rocky X Mercedes-Benz

Need for Speed: No Limits
"A$AP Rocky X Mercedes-Benz"
(Android/iOS)
(Trailer)

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock
(Promotional Image)