Project BENZ

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Production number 475 of 500. Homologation platform built to satisfy Group A DTM regulations. Factory configuration includes extended wheel arches, adjustable rear spoiler, and discrete aerodynamic revisions. This example preserves the functional self-leveling hydraulic suspension suspension and original cabin controls.

W201 190E in 040 Black.

Fender rolled to clear the outer lip. The suspension is set for absolute minimal clearance on a deep dish multi-piece wheel. Stretched rubber and precise offset calculations keep the arch from contacting the barrel during compression.

W201 190E.

A clean example of the W201 chassis located in Germany. The build pairs dark metallic paint with a heavily lowered suspension setup. It sits on wide, flat-face multi-piece wheels while retaining the precise factory body lines.

SGS 1000SEC Gullwing, 1984 C126.

Engineered by Styling Garage in Hamburg. The factory C126 roof is structurally reinforced to carry the weight of the functional gullwing doors. The exterior features a widebody conversion finished in metallic bronze, sitting over deep-dish multi-piece mesh wheels. The interior houses two-tone leather seating and a solid gold cobra shift k**b. The drivetrain retains the 5.0-liter M117 V8.

W201 190E, SLS AMG, AMG GT.

A 1.5 million euro lineup.
Three chassis. Matching yellow paint. The W201 190 leads. Track-prepped, it sits in its correct context beside modern AMG architecture.

W126 diesel, compound turbo conversion.

The build runs an OM series block fitted with a compound turbo setup, exiting directly through the cut hood. It is built strictly for mechanical output, locked differential traction, and heavy boost.

Owner : projectnotsoslow (YouTube)

A black 560 SEC coupe registered in Bern, Switzerland. The C126 retains its original factory body lines without aggressive aftermarket aero modifications. It features the standard 5.5-litre M117 V8 engine of the era.

The visual presence relies entirely on the suspension and wheel setup. The car is heavily lowered, bringing the chassis close to the concrete floor of the parking structure. It sits on a set of polished BBS multi-piece mesh wheels with stepped lips. The fitment is precise, allowing the wheels to tuck tightly under the stock arches.

The dark exterior paint and chrome accents contrast with the polished wheel faces. A black dog is seen sitting on the concrete beside the front bumper, completing the scene.

W124 E500 in Tanzan Blue, matte finish, AMG bodywork. The understated ones always run deepest.