Superb restored condition with excellent service history In 1983 Mercedes introduced the Cosworth 2.3-16 into their range and the new 16-valve cars were substantially different from the other 190 models.

The body kit reduced the drag coefficient to 0.32, the steering ratio was quicker and the steering wheel smaller than that on other 190s, whilst the fuel tank was enlarged from 55 to 70 L.

The Getrag 5-speed manual gearbox was unique to the 16-valve and featured a 'racing' gear pattern with 'dog-leg' first gear and this meant that the remaining 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears were in a simple 'H' allowing fast and easy selection.

An enlarged 2.5-litre engine rep;aced the 2.3 in 1988 and offered double-row timing chains to fix the easily snapped single chains oh the early 2.3s.

Power output was up by 17bhp with a slight increase in torque.

All 16-valve 190 models are fitted with a limited slip differential, (LSD) as standard.

They were also available with Mercedes' ASD system which wa...