Mercedes-Benz 190 Cosworth

The Mercedes-Benz 190 Cosworth is the sporting version of the 190 series, developed in 1983. After Mercedes had created its first mid-size car since the war, it wanted a sporting version that could win the World Rally Championship. The idea was put to Cosworth, a firm that specialises in engine modifications, and Mercedes decided to work with it. The Polish Wikipedia article adds that the 190 E 2.3-16V was based on the body of the 190. That article is short and gives no output, speed or production figures for the Cosworth car, so this entry records only its purpose, its date and its link to the ordinary 190 range.