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Wahnsinn Wagens’ Mercedes 190E with a OM606 Diesel Inline-Six

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Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Wahnsinn Wagens set out to build a unique Mercedes 190E called the Wahnsinn One. The team’s recipe for a unique 190E EVO II tribute is weaving the classic Mercedes race style with modern diesel performance. If you are interested in having this in your garage, Wahnsinn Wagens is selling the car.

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Wahnsinn Wagens logo on a EVO II widebody fender

In the engine bay Wahnsinn Wagens swapped a 3.0 L OM606 turbodiesel inline-six on a set of Kangaroos Team mounts. The motor is capable of 500 hp (367 kW) thanks to a BorgWarner Airwerks S200SX-E turbocharger, custom exhaust manifold, Dieselmeken mechanical fuel pump, Ultraflow fuel injectors, and Hoogste Motorsport aluminum radiator.

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

OM606 turbodiesel inline-six in the engine bay of a Mercedes 190E

OM606 turbodiesel inline-six in the engine bay of a Mercedes 190E

Behind the motor is a 260 mm organic clutch and Mercedes 716.6 six-speed manual transmission. A custom driveshaft transmits the power to a 210 mm large car differential with a 3.23 ratio and Kangeroos Team axles.

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Wahnsinn Wagens improved the car’s handling using KW Suspensions V3 shocks with H&R 40 mm lowering springs. They also installed a H&R 28 mm front stabilizer and Strongflex bushings. They upgraded the front brakes to Brembo four-piston calipers with 330 mm rotors.

KW V3 coilover and Brembo four-piston brakes on a Mercedes 190E

KW V3 coilover and Brembo four-piston brakes on a Mercedes 190E

The exterior of the car wears a custom EVO II widebody requiring 500 hours of work to fit perfectly. Wahnsinn Wagens completed the car’s look with a set of Maxilite EVO II-style 17-inch wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40 tires.

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Mercedes 190E Evo II built by Wahnsinn Wagens with a OM606 turbodiesel inline-six

Maxilite EVO II-style 17-inch wheels on a Mercedes 190E

On the inside Wahnsinn Wagens kept it simple. They restored the black leather seats and added a custom shift knob on a short shifter. The team also added a Blaupunkt Bremen stereo.

black leather seats in a Mercedes 190E

Mercedes 190E steering wheel

custom shift knob in a Mercedes 190E

custom shift knob in a Mercedes 190E

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