W201 HWA EVO (Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II by HWA)

[Matski]

they should leave the special editions and Evo II cars alone.

They should leave them all alone.

 

[dalab]

BMW built nearly 14000 standard M3's, they should leave the special editions and Evo II cars alone.

+- 18.000

 

[Rolf]

I understand if they take a 190D and want to change it to this, then I would give the big thumbs up, but using an original Evo II is an absolute sin and then HWA CEO needs to get his balls fried

 

[Jonathan19]

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[Rolf]

Its an impressive looking car and sure must be a joy to own, but I still find it a bit nasty priced, considering they take the body of a standard 190 and then do so many mods. The good thing they use a 3.0 V6 Mercedes engine that is modified to produce 450HP and with a 1350kg weight should provide decent performance.

 

[KiwiRob]

Its an impressive looking car and sure must be a joy to own, but I still find it a bit nasty priced, considering they take the body of a standard 190 and then do so many mods. The good thing they use a 3.0 V6 Mercedes engine that is modified to produce 450HP and with a 1350kg weight should provide decent performance.

For €700k I would expect a lot more than 450hp.

 

[Rolf]

For €700k I would expect a lot more than 450hp.

Yes definitely even 450HP is not enough power for this kind of money. My guess is the high price is due to the heavy mods and carbon fiber body work.

 

[SNB]

I hope they do as good a job with the interior as they did with the exterior.

 

[Jonathan19]

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[Merc1]

So it is a real car after all.

M

 

[Centurion]

Legendary! But 12 month warranty id disrespectful.

Come one. Do you have that little confidence in your own product?

 

[Matski]

If I could afford £700,000 I'd almost certainly be able to afford an original 190E Evo, which I think I'd rather have.

Don't get me wrong, I like this, but it's a bit too much body-kit and big-wheels - and not enough engine. I mean power for the weight will be more than enough, but a V6 Twin Turbo with peak power at 6000 rpm isn't the experience that the 190E conjures up in my head - revving the tits off a naturally aspirated smaller displacement engine would seem more appropriate to me, personally.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

If I could afford £700,000 I'd almost certainly be able to afford an original 190E Evo, which I think I'd rather have.

Don't get me wrong, I like this, but it's a bit too much body-kit and big-wheels - and not enough engine. I mean power for the weight will be more than enough, but a V6 Twin Turbo with peak power at 6000 rpm isn't the experience that the 190E conjures up in my head - revving the tits off a naturally aspirated smaller displacement engine would seem more appropriate to me, personally.

M139 would actually be perfect for this. Modified for a higher redline somewhere in the 7000s.

 

[Rolf]

If I could afford £700,000 I'd almost certainly be able to afford an original 190E Evo, which I think I'd rather have.

Don't get me wrong, I like this, but it's a bit too much body-kit and big-wheels - and not enough engine. I mean power for the weight will be more than enough, but a V6 Twin Turbo with peak power at 6000 rpm isn't the experience that the 190E conjures up in my head - revving the tits off a naturally aspirated smaller displacement engine would seem more appropriate to me, personally.

For the price of 700K you can buy 2 original 190E Evo II models and they will probably increase in value more over the years while this car could depreciate due to it not been a well known brand and its not an original Mercedes.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

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I am glad they don't have to strip out an EVO to do this. It's a nice (and extremely pricey) way to rejuvenate any 190-series Benz.

 

[Jonathan19]

"First glimpse of driver-focussed HWA EVO cabin revealed

The new Designfestlegungsfahrzeug ‘Interior Testbed’, revealed today, is a 1:1 scale recreation of the centre section of the car’s body, built to establish design and engineering targets, as well as evaluate ergonomics. Ahead of final refinements to the fit, finish and material quality set to grace the company’s homage to the Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II, it offers an indication of the key themes that will be found within the HWA EVO when production commences next year.

As with the previously revealed elements of the HWA EVO’s exterior design and engineering, the car’s interior aims to achieve an ideal balance between the timeless, driver-focussed appeal of the original and the comfort, safety and performance afforded by modern technology.

More about the HWA EVO interior coming very soon…"

 

[Rolf]

Love that interior, it looks so nostalgic to see a 190 interior revamped and made modern. The sports seats look great.

 

[Revvd]

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[Rolf]

Some interesting cut away pics of the HWA 190 evolution

HWA EVO prototype at Retro Classics 2025
The HWA AG presents at Retro Classics 2025 in Stuttgart exciting insights into the HWA EVO project. At the KW Automotive booth in Hall 3 (booth D12), an HWA EVO prototype will be on display, which illustrates the body structure and innovative vehicle technology of the street-legal sports car – a modern reinterpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II.

The HWA EVO combines the iconic Design of the classic with forward-looking technology. Based on the Mercedes-Benz W201 series, the vehicle was completely redeveloped by HWA AG and brought up to date in the areas of powertrain, performance, chassis, brakes, aerodynamics and safety.

A W201 chassis serves as the technological basis, the center section of which is significantly reinforced. In addition, newly developed chassis components for the front and rear areas are used to optimize the performance and stability of the vehicle.

HWA EVO Prototyp auf der Retro Classics 2025

Die HWA AG zeigt auf der Retro Classics 2025 in Stuttgart einen HWA EVO Prototyp. Er vereint das Design des 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II mit neuester Technik. Basis ist ein verstärktes W201-Chassis mit optimierten Komponenten für Fahrwerk, Antrieb und Aerodynamik.

mbpassion.de

 

[Merc1]

I just can't over how little the 190E appears and is now.

M