This 16v Cosworth-styled body is finished in White with matching lower cladding and black bumper inserts. The body kit is specific to the Cosworth specs and includes a deeper aerodynamic chin spoiler, side skirts, rear air dam, fender flares, and an EVO I style trunk spoiler. Other exterior features include a welded sunroof panel, Eurospec headlights, aero mirrors, hood pins, and lexan windows w/sliding access panels. The front bumper dam and bumper have a central cut-out to allow for better airflow to the M104 powerplant. A minor scrape is visible on the driver’s side of the front lip and glue staining is visible at the base of the rear wing, and the seller notes that there are numerous other minor scrapes depicted in the gallery, but no dents. The rest of the paint and bodywork are reportedly in very good condition overall.
This example is fitted with a set of 17” Maxlite EVO II style wheels wearing Falken Azenis RT660 tires measuring 215/40 all around with 2020 date codes. The suspension has been upgraded with Bilstein shocks and H&R springs at all four corners. Stopping power is provided by a set of cross-drilled rotors, pads and Porsche-branded black calipers from a Porsche 996. The EVO II wheels and Porsche brake upgrade were added by the seller in the last year.
The cabin has been completely stripped of all panels, carpeting, dash and unnecessary electronics. The bare interior was then painted and transformed into a lightweight racing cockpit for a focused driving experience. A 6-point 1.5” diameter roll cage has been integrated throughout and a new Sparco racing seat is mounted for the driver. All other seats have been removed along with the rest of the OEM interior. Additional features include a four-point safety harness, a quick-release NRG, reinforced steering wheel, and push-start ignition. The OEM gauge cluster and other switches have been removed and the new switchgear has been consolidated into a centrally-located aluminum panel with the exception of the tachometer and shift light which are mounted behind the steering wheel. All supplemental accessories have been removed for weight savings and the seller confirms all essential electronics to be working properly. The lights/brake lights/turn signals all function properly allowing for street legal road use in most states. The car does not presently have a horn which may impact some state road use laws, but one can easily be re-fitted to the car.
This 190E has been fitted with a European-spec M104 3.2L DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual 717 gearbox and a 3.27 limited-slip differential. Upgrades include a free-flowing exhaust with single muffler, solid drivetrain mounts, an oversized throttle body, an Aeromotive fuel system with a foam-filled fuel cell, a DTA Fast Pro ECU, and a complete custom wiring harness. A dyno test from the previous reported an output of 207 HP and 219 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels and the seller indicates the engine to offer excellent compression with a recently replaced head gasket by the prior owner. A video of that dyno test is viewable below. In 2020, a new clutch, radiator, and electric fan were installed along with a major service which included all new fluids and filters, spark plugs, ignition coils, and a battery.
The seller notes that the car may freely be raced in an “open” class but does not fit into a specific vintage racing class due to the engine upgrade.
Additional underbody and suspension photos are viewable in the gallery below.
A driving video from October along with a dyno video from 2020 and an engine revving video from 2021 is viewable below.
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31 Comments
Can't believe I won! Thanks Rick!
Congrats @lassy07 ! Thank you for your interest, bidders
$15,500 bid placed by @lassy07
@thembmarket unfortunately the only tabs that I see are ADD, BID & COMMENT. Forgive as this is my first time on this site.
@Jpotts77 You can contact the seller by clicking the "MESSAGE SELLER" button at the top of the page. Thank you.
@Racerrick where is the link to contact you? This is my first time on this platform. I seen the listing on an add through facebook. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks Respectfully, Jason
About 20 hours left on the auction, I'll be here most of the day for questions. You can contact me direct through the link or I will reply to comments. Also, if anyone is interested, my mechanic in Milwaukee who has worked on the car could be contacted if you want a third party. He isn't the one who built it but has done some work on the car since December of 2020. Good luck to the bidders! This thing is really a fun track car and really nice to drive. I'll be sad to see it go but I am building another just like it, only for the street!
$15,250 bid placed by @Ifuxwithbenz
$15,000 bid placed by @Gdavis1984
@Tennisidiot Milwaukee airport (MKE) is 20 minutes away
@Tennisidiot A second seat can easily be installed. It needs a proper bracket. I believe flieben_ca (on instagram) sells one.
Could that spare seat you mentioned be installed in the passenger well? Also, what is nearest airport?
@mfedorov I can try... do you know where that might be located?
@mfedorov No AC, that is correct.
Any chance to get full trans number (5-speed 717 manual gearbox)
$6,500 bid placed by @StarrDTM
$6,190 bid placed by @mfedorov
I assume no A/C, please confirm.
@css008 you'd definitely need a "buddy". Cali isn't to keen on engine swaps but I suppose it's possible to legally register. Just not sure on what emission equipment is required for a m104 to pass smog.
@css008 It's 35 years old - I am not sure about the smog rules out there. It has everything that the state of Wisconsin requires to be operable, except no longer has a horn (it had one, I took it off after it got registered).
Is there a way to confirm I could register this as a street car? (I live in California)
@OddballCarGuy I can give a larger version of the photo to MB Market and they can post it if anyone wants to see more detail.
@racerrick I just realized I'm an idiot, please discard my previous comments, underside is fine, it's just the angle of the photo.
Im refering to the metal parallel to the wheels with the sway bar running through it. It's inbetween the radiator support and cross member. It just seems suspiciously crumpled to me. My specialty is the w140 & w124 chassis so please excuse my incompetence if that's just the way it is from the factory.
@OddballCarGuy as far as any damage, when I had it up on the lift (two weeks ago) and took the photos, I did not notice anything. I can't tell in the photo what specifically you are referring to. I probably cannot get a better look before the auction ends (the facility where I store the car is now full of cars because it's cold outside).
@OddballCarGuy Yes, I still have the OZ wheels. They can be included.
$5,250 bid placed by @dennyleeb
Any chance you have the original OZ DTM style wheels? I remember this car in it's half orange state from a few years ago on BAT. Also, on photo 68, it appears that there is some underbody damage. Am I seeing that right?
im 6,5 so I think the seat would be a problem haha
FYI, the Sparco seat in the car is a Small. I am 5'7" and it works great for me. It can be adjusted easily but it's not on a slider. I also have a Medium available if the buyer would like to have it.
$5,000 bid placed by @alist11
@gsxr exactly what I came here to ask!
@Potomac_Pat , that appears to be 208hp at the wheels. Guessing 15% drivetrain loss with the manual would translate into around 245hp at the crank, well above stock rated power. Assuming it weighs under 2500 lbs, that's near 10 lbs per hp, which should make the car scoot nicely.
@Potomac_Pat it feels like it's more than 207 but that is the dyno result from the previous owner (and engine builder). I know that the acceleration is similar to my BMW M4 and I can spin the tires shifting into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. I hit 104 mph on the front straight of Road America, which isn't spectacular but felt great (and a little scary).
@gsxr Thanks for your interest. I have not weighed it but the previous owner reported it to be approximately 2,000 pounds
Hello people. I'm the owner and seller of my 87 190E track car. Happy to answer any questions.
207hp seems a little low for the M104.99x 3.2 engine, but definitely a fun car to drive either way. I've got the M104.981 (CIS-E) in my 190E Sportline and it is certainly a blast to drive. GLWA !!
I love it! @Racerrick, have you ever had the car on scales? If so, what is the weight (dry or wet)? GLWS!