Mercedes-Benz and Cosworth Engineering’s jointly developed 190 E 2.3-16 sports saloon received its initial Group N homologation status in March 1984.

Additional homologation variants—titled the “Evolution”—were aimed at the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) and further developed into two series released in 1986 and 1990, respectively.

These second-series cars benefit from further fettling by Mercedes-Benz’s sports department and AMG.

Enhancements include a higher-revving, 235 PS engine displacing 2.5-litres, revised gear ratios, stiffer adjustable suspension, four-piston brakes, and a truly outrageous aero kit.

The Evolution II proved a force in racing trim, claiming two DTM Constructors’ titles with AMG, and one drivers’ crown with Klaus Ludwig.

In production trim, just 500 examples of this homologation special were made available to customers.

This Evolution II was completed in May 1990 and delivered new to Royal Garage Mercedes-Benz of Valence, in France’s Rhône Valley.

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