Description
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth Manual
HIGHLIGHTS:
A homologation legend from the golden era of performance sedans, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth represents one of the most celebrated collaborations between Mercedes-Benz and Cosworth. Developed with motorsport in mind, the 190E 2.3-16 combined racing-derived engineering with everyday usability, becoming an icon of 1980s performance and a highly sought-after collector’s model today.
Presented here is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth finished in its original Smoke Silver Metallic. Showing 164k miles, this first-generation manual example remains in very good original condition with a neat, largely preserved interior. The cabin features the highly desirable tartan seats paired with black leather and cloth trim, maintaining the authentic character that enthusiasts look for in early Cosworth models. For its age and mileage, the car shows minimal wear, reflecting the renowned build quality of classic Mercedes-Benz engineering.
This well-kept example is equipped with several desirable factory and period features including rare AMG 2-piece alloy wheels, optional sunroof, headlamp wipers, electronic differential, and side blinkers. Mechanically the car performs strongly with smooth gear shifts and a responsive engine, while recent replacements of the rear springs and dampers contribute to its solid ride and composed handling. Importantly, the car is accident-free and has largely remained untouched, with its fit and finish still tight and uniform — making it one of the better preserved original examples available today.
Offered through JTCars, this vehicle is presented with detailed listing information to assist prospective buyers in evaluating the car clearly. With a flawless track record spanning over 55 years, JTCars remains one of the more established platforms for sourcing classic and enthusiast vehicles, allowing buyers to approach special cars like this 190E Cosworth with greater clarity and confidence.
The odometer reads 164,510 miles
From our decoder, we were able to extract the factory spec sheet for the car but we are unable to verify the completeness or accuracy of the list:
Code Description
341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS
410 SLIDING ROOF, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED
467 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENGLISH LETTERING
507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
584 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT AND REAR DOORS)
593 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS), BAND FILTER
603 HEADLAMP WIPER UNIT AND OIL FOR REAR AXLE WITH LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, IN CANISTERS AND CONTAINERS
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
876 REAR DOOR CONTACTS AND LAMP ABOVE REAR WINDOW
CAR SPECIFICATIONS:
MAKE: Mercedes-Benz
MODEL: 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth
EXTERIOR: Smoke Silver Metallic
INTERIOR: Tartan Black
YEAR: 1986
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:
Configuration: Inline-4
Displacement: 2299 cc
Power: 185 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Torque: 235 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Gear Box: 5-Speed Manual
CAR PERFORMANCE:
0-62 mph: 8.2 secs
Top Speed: 144.16 mph
