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The Mercedes-Benz W201 is the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compact class automobile.
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New HWA EVO to make dynamic debut at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Affalterbach, Germany, 13/06/25 – HWA will conduct the first public dynamic demonstration of its new EVO super saloon at this year’s running of the world famous Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Two prototype vehicles, currently undergoing extensive testing with Bosch Engineering GmbH, will lap the renowned Nordschleife at various moments throughout the week in partnership with lead sponsor Hankook.
The first display of the HWA EVO will come during the Adenau Racing Day, from 16:00 CEST on June 18th, offering fans an up-close experience with the vehicles for the first time. Further demonstration laps will take place from 18:00 on the evening of Friday 20th, following Qualifying Three, and around 14:00 on Saturday 21st, when hundreds of thousands of spectators will line the track before the race start.
Speaking ahead of the occasion, HWA CEO Martin Marx said: “With our long history of racing success and the remarkable role that our founder, Hans Werner Aufrecht, has played in the history of German motorsport, the Nürburgring feels like HWA’s second home. This is therefore the perfect occasion for us to show the HWA EVO to the public for the first time, with multiple dynamic laps of the Nordschleife itself.”
Built from the ground up by the company’s industry-leading engineers, the HWA EVO holds true to the ethos of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II on which it is based. Limited to just 100 production examples, the HWA EVO is enhanced to provide a contemporary, ultra-focussed driving experience through the empathetic application of modern materials, technology and manufacturing techniques.
The sight of HWA’s modern homage to the legendary Evo II will be made more evocative still by the bespoke paint and decals with which the prototype pair will be adorned. One car will sport HWA’s contemporary take on the classic Silver Distel (Silver Thistle), a reinterpretation of a legendary hue, while the second will nod to the company’s unrivalled motorsport heritage with a racing livery inspired by an iconic DTM race car.
“Creating the HWA EVO has transformed us as a company, and in turn will transform the space into which it launches, reflecting our values of absolute driver focus and unparalleled engineering integrity,” continued Marx. “I would like to thank to the organizers, ADAC Nordrhein e.V., for this fantastic opportunity, and of course all of our partners for their ongoing support. Our commitment to extracting maximum performance means nothing without the highest quality software, components and tyres to realise the full potential of the car, and that is exactly what they have provided.”
When not on track, both vehicles will be displayed at HWA’s stand in the paddock area alongside the HWA EVO Concept Demonstrator, which has already appeared to great effect at events around the world. HWA founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Willibald Dörflinger will be in attendance at set times, and will be available for scheduled interviews alongside CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning.
All visiting media are additionally invited to attend a press conference with HWA CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning, to be held in the media centre on Thursday 19/06 at 16:15 CEST, where further exciting news about the future of the HWA EVO will be shared.
- First HWA branded model will make a variety of exciting public appearances during the legendary endurance motorsport event
- Two prototype vehicles with evocative paint and livery designs will take part in multiple demonstration laps throughout the race week
- Static paddock display to allow further public access alongside opportunities for media engagements with senior HWA representatives
- Cars will run on tyres provided by lead sponsor Hankook
Affalterbach, Germany, 13/06/25 – HWA will conduct the first public dynamic demonstration of its new EVO super saloon at this year’s running of the world famous Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Two prototype vehicles, currently undergoing extensive testing with Bosch Engineering GmbH, will lap the renowned Nordschleife at various moments throughout the week in partnership with lead sponsor Hankook.
The first display of the HWA EVO will come during the Adenau Racing Day, from 16:00 CEST on June 18th, offering fans an up-close experience with the vehicles for the first time. Further demonstration laps will take place from 18:00 on the evening of Friday 20th, following Qualifying Three, and around 14:00 on Saturday 21st, when hundreds of thousands of spectators will line the track before the race start.
Speaking ahead of the occasion, HWA CEO Martin Marx said: “With our long history of racing success and the remarkable role that our founder, Hans Werner Aufrecht, has played in the history of German motorsport, the Nürburgring feels like HWA’s second home. This is therefore the perfect occasion for us to show the HWA EVO to the public for the first time, with multiple dynamic laps of the Nordschleife itself.”
Built from the ground up by the company’s industry-leading engineers, the HWA EVO holds true to the ethos of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II on which it is based. Limited to just 100 production examples, the HWA EVO is enhanced to provide a contemporary, ultra-focussed driving experience through the empathetic application of modern materials, technology and manufacturing techniques.
The sight of HWA’s modern homage to the legendary Evo II will be made more evocative still by the bespoke paint and decals with which the prototype pair will be adorned. One car will sport HWA’s contemporary take on the classic Silver Distel (Silver Thistle), a reinterpretation of a legendary hue, while the second will nod to the company’s unrivalled motorsport heritage with a racing livery inspired by an iconic DTM race car.
“Creating the HWA EVO has transformed us as a company, and in turn will transform the space into which it launches, reflecting our values of absolute driver focus and unparalleled engineering integrity,” continued Marx. “I would like to thank to the organizers, ADAC Nordrhein e.V., for this fantastic opportunity, and of course all of our partners for their ongoing support. Our commitment to extracting maximum performance means nothing without the highest quality software, components and tyres to realise the full potential of the car, and that is exactly what they have provided.”
When not on track, both vehicles will be displayed at HWA’s stand in the paddock area alongside the HWA EVO Concept Demonstrator, which has already appeared to great effect at events around the world. HWA founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Willibald Dörflinger will be in attendance at set times, and will be available for scheduled interviews alongside CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning.
All visiting media are additionally invited to attend a press conference with HWA CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning, to be held in the media centre on Thursday 19/06 at 16:15 CEST, where further exciting news about the future of the HWA EVO will be shared.
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HWA EVO to compete in 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours
Affalterbach, Germany, 19/06/25 – Following the first successful demonstration laps of roadgoing prototype vehicles this week, world-leading motorsport and automotive engineering company HWA AG (HWA) can reveal that a motorsport variant of its street-legal HWA EVO will compete in the 2026 running of the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Built from the ground up, the HWA EVO holds true to the ethos of the legendary 190E Evo II. Limited to just 100 production examples, the EVO is enhanced to provide a contemporary, ultra-focussed driving experience through the empathetic application of the very latest materials and technology, allied to the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing techniques.
As the most successful team in the DTM, HWA’s extensive motorsport expertise can already be found within every element of the street-focussed HWA EVO. With any road legal performance vehicle, the opportunity remains for track optimisation to realise the car’s full potential. In the case of the HWA EVO, however, the step from road to track is much shorter than usual.
“Motorsport is in our DNA, and consequently in that of the HWA EVO,” said
Martin Marx, CEO of HWA. “As the first road car to bear the HWA name, it was clear to us that we should further develop the project in line with this heritage.”
With development of the road car nearing completion, the team’s energy will soon turn to the creation of a specially developed track variant of the HWA EVO to compete in the SP-X class at next year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. Two cars will take part in the race, with appropriate modifications in performance, weight and safety systems, set to be detailed at a later time.
Drivers Roland Asch and Klaus Ludwig, who piloted the prototype road cars during this year’s demonstration laps, will have a hand in testing and developing the vehicles on the Nordschleife. Drivers for the race itself will be announced in due course, with the entries being run by an HWA technical team of mechanics and crew with backgrounds in DTM and other motorsport series.
“During our preliminary testing of the prototype road cars it was instantly apparent that the HWA EVO is everything we built it to be,” added Gordian von Schöning, CTO of HWA. “Imbued with both the legacy of the iconic 190E Evo II which inspired it and the storied success of HWA as a motorsport manufacturer, we are incredibly excited to bring the car to the Nürburgring to demonstrate its full capabilities.”
Fittingly for a project with such historic origins, sponsor Hankook will be joined by a host of exciting new partners and those familiar from HWA’s past. HWA wishes to extend its thanks to all its collaborators including DMSB e.V. and race organiser ADAC Nordrhein e.V., as well as the company’s own employees and patrons for their support and trust.
Further demonstration runs of the roadgoing prototypes will be conducted throughout the week of the 2025 Nürburgring 24-hour race, before the vehicles return to Bosch Engineering GmbH for the resumption of their extensive testing program.
From a production run strictly limited to 100 units, nearly all examples of the road-going super saloon have already been reserved. Those interested in further information regarding the remaining allocation of build slots and chassis numbers should contact the company directly here.
- HWA AG (HWA) to return to the track with motorsport iteration of new
street-legal HWA EVO - Two cars to participate in SP-X class of 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours
- Project underpinned by support from extensive roster of top tier partners
and suppliers - Prototype road cars undertaking demonstration laps during 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours race week as part of extensive testing program
Affalterbach, Germany, 19/06/25 – Following the first successful demonstration laps of roadgoing prototype vehicles this week, world-leading motorsport and automotive engineering company HWA AG (HWA) can reveal that a motorsport variant of its street-legal HWA EVO will compete in the 2026 running of the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Built from the ground up, the HWA EVO holds true to the ethos of the legendary 190E Evo II. Limited to just 100 production examples, the EVO is enhanced to provide a contemporary, ultra-focussed driving experience through the empathetic application of the very latest materials and technology, allied to the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing techniques.
As the most successful team in the DTM, HWA’s extensive motorsport expertise can already be found within every element of the street-focussed HWA EVO. With any road legal performance vehicle, the opportunity remains for track optimisation to realise the car’s full potential. In the case of the HWA EVO, however, the step from road to track is much shorter than usual.
“Motorsport is in our DNA, and consequently in that of the HWA EVO,” said
Martin Marx, CEO of HWA. “As the first road car to bear the HWA name, it was clear to us that we should further develop the project in line with this heritage.”
With development of the road car nearing completion, the team’s energy will soon turn to the creation of a specially developed track variant of the HWA EVO to compete in the SP-X class at next year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. Two cars will take part in the race, with appropriate modifications in performance, weight and safety systems, set to be detailed at a later time.
Drivers Roland Asch and Klaus Ludwig, who piloted the prototype road cars during this year’s demonstration laps, will have a hand in testing and developing the vehicles on the Nordschleife. Drivers for the race itself will be announced in due course, with the entries being run by an HWA technical team of mechanics and crew with backgrounds in DTM and other motorsport series.
“During our preliminary testing of the prototype road cars it was instantly apparent that the HWA EVO is everything we built it to be,” added Gordian von Schöning, CTO of HWA. “Imbued with both the legacy of the iconic 190E Evo II which inspired it and the storied success of HWA as a motorsport manufacturer, we are incredibly excited to bring the car to the Nürburgring to demonstrate its full capabilities.”
Fittingly for a project with such historic origins, sponsor Hankook will be joined by a host of exciting new partners and those familiar from HWA’s past. HWA wishes to extend its thanks to all its collaborators including DMSB e.V. and race organiser ADAC Nordrhein e.V., as well as the company’s own employees and patrons for their support and trust.
Further demonstration runs of the roadgoing prototypes will be conducted throughout the week of the 2025 Nürburgring 24-hour race, before the vehicles return to Bosch Engineering GmbH for the resumption of their extensive testing program.
From a production run strictly limited to 100 units, nearly all examples of the road-going super saloon have already been reserved. Those interested in further information regarding the remaining allocation of build slots and chassis numbers should contact the company directly here.
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