Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II

The Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II, catalog number DWH66, is a 1:64 scale collector's model from the premium line, released in the 2017 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Modern Classics series. The model is aimed at adult collectors, fans of German automotive engineering, and DTM racing enthusiasts.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 casting was designed by Mark Jones and made its debut in this release, closing the series at position 5/5. On the packaging, the model is listed under the name Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II. The body is painted black, with detailed headlights and taillights as well as silver Mercedes emblems on the rear—the entire design maintains a very understated, elegant aesthetic that effectively highlights the characteristic silhouette with the large rear wing. The chassis is made of raw ZAMAC, the windows are tinted, the interior is black, and the model rolls on chrome-finished RRA wheels, which are disc-style Real Riders AeroDisc rims with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand.

The prototype is the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II with the W201 body style—a car built solely to homologate the performance version for competition in the German DTM series. The design was developed in collaboration with Cosworth and is powered by a short-stroke, 2.5-liter inline-four engine with the AMG PowerPack, developing approximately 235 HP and delivering power to the rear axle. The most striking element is the radical aerodynamic package with a massive, adjustable rear wing that was wind-tunnel tested. Only 502 units of the road-going version were built, and the racing Evo IIs achieved success in the DTM in the early nineties, securing the championship title in 1992.

The collector value of this release is high: it is the debut issue of the casting, in a classic black color scheme, with a raw ZAMAC chassis and rubber Real Riders tires. The 2017 Car Culture series is now considered an older release, which makes DWH66 units increasingly harder to find on the secondary market.

FAQ

In which series was the Hot Wheels 190E 2.5-16 EVO II DWH66 released?
It is item 5/5 in the 2017 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Modern Classics series—it is also the debut of this casting.

What wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model rides on chrome-finished RRA wheels—disc-style Real Riders AeroDisc rims with rubber tires.

Does this model have a ZAMAC chassis?
Yes. The chassis is made of raw, unpainted ZAMAC, while the body is painted black.