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Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 Black Dealer Edition Norev 1:18

Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 Black Dealer Edition Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
B66040663
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About the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 Black Dealer Edition Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 W201 Dealer Edition is finished in Black with opening doors, bonnet and boot on a zinc alloy body. This is a used example; the box shows traces of storage, the model itself intact. A Cosworth-developed sports sedan at a mainstream diecast price.

The 2.3-16 was Mercedes' answer to homologation-driven touring car racing, developed with Cosworth's engineering input, and Norev's diecast keeps its subtle body kit and boot spoiler intact in this Black Dealer Edition finish.

Norev's Diecast Detail on the 190E 2.3-16

The zinc alloy body carries real weight and lets Norev's tooling render the 2.3-16's front air dam, boot spoiler and flared arches with reasonable sharpness for a mainstream diecast. Doors, bonnet and boot all open, showing off both the four-cylinder engine layout and the surprisingly plain cabin that belied the car's touring-car pedigree. The Black finish holds an even, consistent gloss, though it lacks the deeper flake and clear coat of a premium resin build. Panel gaps sit at a standard diecast width rather than a razor edge. As a used piece, expect light handling wear, and the box shows traces of storage; the casting itself is unaffected and displays well.

The 2.3-16 as a Touring Car Foundation

This model represents the road-going side of a car whose racing derivative went on to compete seriously in DTM and touring car championships through the late 1980s, giving this seemingly modest sedan real motorsport pedigree behind its understated shape. That history makes it a natural anchor for a Mercedes touring-car or homologation-special theme, sitting comfortably alongside period BMW and Ford performance sedans of the same era. Its dealer-edition badging adds a layer of authenticity for collectors who value factory-correct trim details over generic reissues, and the accessible diecast price keeps it a sensible addition rather than a stretch purchase.

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