Hot Wheels Car Culture Modern Classics Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II Vehicle Toy Minicar for ages 3 and up Silver HRV98
[Contents] As Mercedes-Benz aimed to expand its lineup of vehicles, including the large S-Class, the mid-sized E-Class, and the 2-door sports car SL-Class, the 190E, a compact model with a 2-liter engine and a body that could fit into Japan's small car frame (5-number frame), debuted in 1982. Although small in size, its mechanism and construction were said to be comparable to the mid-sized E-Class, and it was highly praised for its Mercedes-Benz-like simplicity and robustness.
Even in Japan, it seems to have been popular among celebrities as a second car for the wealthy.
Initially, the car was only available as a 2-liter model aimed at family use, but later on, versions with increased displacement were released, and in 1986 sports grades were introduced, such as the 2.3-16, which was equipped with a 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC engine modified by British racing car engine manufacturer Cosworth, and its increased displacement version, the 2.5-16, and they obtained homologation for the DTM (German Touring Car Championship) and FIA Group A standards.
Hot Wheels' motif is the most powerful version, the Evolution II, of which 500 were produced in 1990, and its key features are the over fenders and huge rear wing to accommodate the large wheels and wide tires.
This time it is finished with ZAMAC (zinc plated coating), giving it a hard feel that is typical of German cars.
[Country of origin] Thailand
[Target age] 3 years old and up
[Perfect gift] Perfect as a gift for birthdays, Christmas, kindergarten or school entrance celebrations, or other special occasions.
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