While many of Mercedes' most recent models have come to the forefront with their comfort features, some of the most important models have come to the forefront with their sporty reflections on the roads and successes. One of the most important of these vehicles is the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth model with both performance and interesting historical details.
First introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983, the model was noticed a record of breaking on the Nardo track in Italy shortly thereafter. 3 190E 2.3-16 In the record trial of the Cosworth model and 6 drivers, The 50,000km length was only completed by replacing the driver, short maintenance of the vehicles and taking fuel and the runway was completed in about 202 hours and there were no breakdowns in the vehicles. Moreover, the average speed achieved during driving was 247 km / h. Thanks to the 12 international records obtained at the end of the trial, the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth has proven both its performance and its durability and has made great success.
In 1978 Mercedes introduced an interesting version of the 450SLC 5.0 version of the R107. The main purpose of this model was to allow R107 to participate in the World Rally Championship with its rally version. So it was a version of Homologation produced in a limited number. Although he was far from being a rally car, he represented himself with various teams in Group 4 and Group 2 races between 1978 and 1981.
However, like the old one, the R107 was replaced by a more compact design and a model suitable for today's conditions. In this direction, "Bebek Benz - Mercedes 190" introduced in 1982 became the first model to come to mind. Introduced with many different engines, this 190H model was fitted with 2.3 liter 8V (SOHC) fuel-injected atmospheric-petrol engine in the 2.3 model, followed by British racing expert Cosworth's gate.
The storm-ridden Audi Sport Quattro model, with its 2.1lt five-cylinder turbocharger (between 300ps-600ps according to the version) and the continuous 4x4 traction system, which had between 1980 and 1986, was the target of Mercedes as a whole caused to translate. The new target was the Deutsche Produktionswagen Meisterschaft, the first German Production Touring Race to be launched for the first time in 1984. Participation in trial was again with the 380SLC, which is a R107 case. However, the car was recently in the championship and could only finish in the 60th place.
These races originally included only German brands, but due to subsequent interest, they were named DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) with the participation of producers such as Alfa Romeo, Volvo, Rover ... etc. Nowadays, DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) is regulated only by the participation of German brands, and there are WTCC (World Touring Car Cup) competitions that all brands can participate.
The big win in the Le Mans race in 1955 is an interesting link with Mercedes 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth. The bet was caught between Jaguar and Austin-Healey and the Mercedes 300 SLR audience, and 82 people lost their lives with the Mercedes driver Pierre Levegh. After this catastrophic accident, Mercedes has stopped participating with his own factory team, though he will give support to the various races externally.
That's exactly where the 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth model comes into being in relation to the accident. About 30 years after this accident, Mercedes' first successful return on track races was achieved with the 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth DTM race version, and was able to win the race by ranking first in the Nürburgring Track race on April 27, 1986. In addition, the 1986 DTM championship in which this race took place could also be finished in second place.
Let's not forget about the most famous driver in the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16V racing career. In 1984, the famous Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna, who started his professional F1 racing career in the Toleman team, completed the 1984 F1 season with 9th place in no race. In the 1985 F1 season, he won the first prize with the Lotus Team at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
On the other hand, in 1984, at the opening of the European Grand Prix Nürburgring course, the race started at # 1 in the 190E 2.3-16 uniform car race, which was the pre-race performance of the old and new Formula 1 pilots. he was able to get a first-class first place. Whether it's the show race or not, it can be said that Ayrton Senna was the first winner in the professional half career.
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