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Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 #1 N. Lauda Race of Champions Nurburgring 1984 AUTOart 1:18

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Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 #1 N. Lauda Race of Champions Nurburgring 1984 AUTOart 1:18 88431 Diecast
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AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 reproduces N. Lauda's #1 entry from the 1984 Race of Champions at Nurburgring. A touring saloon replica marking the model's high-profile launch event, finished in diecast with period racing graphics.
Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 #1 N. Lauda Race of Champions Nurburgring 1984 AUTOart 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
88431
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About the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 #1 N. Lauda Race of Champions Nurburgring 1984 AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 carries N. Lauda's #1 livery from the 1984 Race of Champions at Nurburgring, the event that launched the 190E's motorsport reputation. A mid-tier diecast piece capturing a genuinely famous one-off race.

The Nurburgring Race of Champions in 1984 put Formula 1 drivers behind the wheel of identical 190E 2.3-16s on the same day the new Nurburgring circuit opened, and Lauda's car was among the field.

AUTOart's Diecast Take on a One-Off Racer

Because every car in that race shared identical mechanical specification, the model's appeal rests almost entirely on faithful livery reproduction and clean build quality rather than mechanical variation. AUTOart's zinc alloy casting holds tight, even shut lines around the boot and doors, and the tampo-printed race number and sponsor graphics sit flush against the white bodywork without visible bleed at the panel breaks. Picking the model up, the weight confirms proper diecast construction rather than a hollow promotional shell. The W201's compact three-box saloon shape is rendered with accurate proportions, and the alloy wheels match the period Mercedes design rather than a generic pattern. Interior detail stays functional rather than elaborate, consistent with the diecast tier, keeping the collecting focus on the exterior livery that actually defines this specific car's identity.

A Genuine Motorsport Milestone in Miniature

Few touring saloons launched with a field of F1 drivers racing identical cars, which gives this particular 190E livery real standing beyond the ordinary DTM grid. Displayed alongside other 1980s Mercedes touring diecast, it works as the origin story for the marque's later 190E racing programme. At 1:18 the saloon's compact dimensions suit a standard cabinet shelf without crowding neighbours, and grouping it with period Nurburgring or Race of Champions memorabilia, where a collector has it, reinforces the context. This is a model that rewards knowing the story behind the livery as much as admiring the build itself.

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