MBZ Evolution 190E
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MBZ Evolution 190E
Few questions...how can I make one of these from a normal 190E, how much will it cost? Where can I get all the body styling parts from? Let me know which are the best engines and performance numbers for them. And which engine was used in the original Evolution, the 2.3? Thanks.
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'85 190E 2.3-16 '99 C280 '11 GLK350
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It would be cheaper to get an airline ticket, buy an Evolution I or II for sale in Europe or Japan (Yes, they (the 500 of each that were sold to the public, are usually listed for sale somewhere in the world); pay for shipping and the "federalization" hassle of US Customs, DOT, NHTSA, than trying to convert a 2.3L into one. With luck, you might be able to get it all done for $50-70K for a relatively good example.
The engine is a custom built 2.5-16, not the one used in the standard 2.5-16's that were sold everywhere but North America. The 4-wheel self leveling suspension is pretty much unique to the Evolutions, but was an option for the 2.5-16.
You can buy a bodykit, you can even tune a 2.3-16, add a turbo or supercharger, but it still won't be an Evolution.
It would be cheaper to get an airline ticket, buy an Evolution I or II for sale in Europe or Japan (Yes, they (the 500 of each that were sold to the public, are usually listed for sale somewhere in the world); pay for shipping and the "federalization" hassle of US Customs, DOT, NHTSA, than trying to convert a 2.3L into one. With luck, you might be able to get it all done for $50-70K for a relatively good example.
The engine is a custom built 2.5-16, not the one used in the standard 2.5-16's that were sold everywhere but North America. The 4-wheel self leveling suspension is pretty much unique to the Evolutions, but was an option for the 2.5-16.
You can buy a bodykit, you can even tune a 2.3-16, add a turbo or supercharger, but it still won't be an Evolution.
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'85 190E 2.3-16 '99 C280 '11 GLK350
Originally Posted by ddrango
So, it's not possible to make one? Cmon, body kit, wheels, engine work, suspension work, done! Gotta be possible. How much you think the body kit will run?
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1991 190e 2.6
I have been working on the restoration of my 190e..So far I have spent close to 2500 just on replacing faulty/old parts. Once that project I complete I will retire that car and keep it just for show.
Me personally wouldnt convert it to a Evo replica...but then again Im not fast or furious. I think the way the vehicle was designed from the get go is just fine. tho...a supercharged engine would be a bonus.
Me personally wouldnt convert it to a Evo replica...but then again Im not fast or furious. I think the way the vehicle was designed from the get go is just fine. tho...a supercharged engine would be a bonus.
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84 190E
Originally Posted by ddrango
So, it's not possible to make one? Cmon, body kit, wheels, engine work, suspension work, done! Gotta be possible. How much you think the body kit will run?
Recently a EVO 1 kit was just purchased from MB in Germany - cost around 2500,0eu
