The Evolution models Back in the late 1970s, Mercedes competed in rallying with the big V8-powered Coupés of the R107 Series, mainly the light-weight Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0. The 190E 2.3-16 was originally designed to continue rallying, but the Audi Quattro with its all wheel drive and turbocharger made it apparent that the 2.3-16 would not be competitive. Thus, this car was released as a high powered luxury version. At the inauguration of the new, shorter Nürburgring in 1984, a race with...