TECHNICAL

Chassis number:

Every 16v model has their own chassis number. There is a general difference between the 2.3-16, 2.5-16 and evolution models number. The chassis number for these models should start with:
201034 = 2.3-16
201035 = 2.5-16
201036 = Evolution and Evolution 2

1 = Left hand drive (LHD)
2 = Right hand drive (RHD)

A-E = Sindelfingen production plant
F-H = Bremen production plant

A complete chassis number should be like: 2010341Fxxxxxx
You can find the chassis number on 2 places on the car. On the firewall in front of the battery and and on the bonnet slam panel.

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Identification plate

This identification plate shows the chassis number and weights (examples below US and EU). 

Colour code

The colorcode is mentioned on this metal plate. The codes are mentioned in the equipment tabel further below. Also the letter G or H are mentioned, this means the paint is from manufacturer Glasurit or Herberts.
The 3 digit codes on the right of this plate mention the factory options on the car. You can find the codes and options in the list further below.


4) Motor number

Every type of engine has it’s own beginning of the number (below). You can find the number on the engine block below the intake manifold.
102983 = 2.3-16
102990 = 2.5-16
102991 = Evolution
102992 = Evolution 2

102990 10 0000030 = MG manuel getriebe (gearbox)
102990 12 0000030 = AG auto getriebe (gearbox)


Gearbox

All 16v models (also evolution models) share thesame manual gearbox with following gear ratio’s: 4,08/2,52/1,77/1,26/1,00:1 R 4,40

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Differential:

All 16v’s do not have the same differential.
2.3-16 = 3,07:1
2.5-16 = 3,27:1
EVO1 = 3,27:1
EVO2 = 3,46:1

The evolution models have a shorter 3,46:1 differential then the normal 16v’s. Normally this would lead to a lower top speed for the Evolution models, but this was compensated by the higher revs that evolution engines can reach.


Alloy wheels:

Original mounted alloy wheels on the 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 are the 15-whole alloys from fuchs (fully smeeded!). These have in Germany the nickname Gullideckel. They measure 7J x 15, ET 44 and are mounted with tires size 205/55/15. The part number is A2014001302.

Originally mounted alloy wheels on the Evolution 1 model have also 15 wholes and measure 8J X 16, ET 34 with tire size 225/50/16.
Part number is A1294000102, this because these wheels were originally designed for the Mercedes SL R129. These wheels were also mounted on the Merceded E500 W124.

Originally mounted alloy wheels on the Evolution 2 models have 6 spokes and measure 8,25J x 17, ET 34 with tire size 245/40/17.

General

2.3-16 (ECE + RÜF + KAT)*

2.5-16 (RÜF+KAT)

2.5-16 EVO I

2.5-16 EVO II

Start production

09-1984

07-1988

03-1989

05-1990

End production
06-1988
06-1993
05-1989
07-1990
Production

19.487

5.743

502

502

* ECE = 09-1984 – 06-1988/ RÜF + KAT = 06-1986 – 06-1988

Engine
2.3-16 (ECE)
2.3-16 (RÜF)
2.3-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 (RÜF)
2.5-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO II
Type
M 102 E 23/2
M 102 E 23/2
M 102 E 23/2

M 102 E 25/2

M 102 E 25/2

M 102 E 25/2

M 102 E 25/2

M 102 E 25/2

Capacity
2299cc
2299cc
2299cc

2498cc

2498cc

2463cc

2463cc

2463cc

Cylinders
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
four, in line
Valve gear
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
16 valves
Bore/ stroke
95,5/ 80,25
95,5/ 80,25
95,5/ 80,25
95,5/ 87,20
95,5/ 87,20
97,3/ 82,80
97,3/ 82,80
97,3/ 82,80
Compression
10,5 : 1
9,7 : 1
9,7 : 1
9,7 : 1
9,7 : 1
9,7 : 1
9,7 : 1
10,5 : 1
Max. revs
7000/ min
6800/ min
6800/ min
7000/ min
7000/ min
7250/ min
7250/ min
7700/ min
Max power
185 bhp (6200 rpm)
177 bhp (5800 rpm)
170 bhp (5800 rpm)
204 bhp (6750 rpm)
194 bhp (6750 rpm)
204 bhp (6750 rpm)
194 bhp (6750 rpm)
235 bhp (7200 rpm)
Max torque
235 nm (4500 rpm)
230 nm (4750 rpm)
220 nm (4750 rpm)
240 nm (5000 rpm)
235 nm (5000 rpm)
240 nm (5000 rpm)
235 nm (5000 rpm)
245 nm (5000 rpm)
Induction
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Multipoint injection
Performance
2.3-16 (ECE)
2.3-16 (RÜF)
2.3-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 (RÜF)
2.5-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO II
0-100 km/h
7,5 sec
8,1 sec
8,3 sec
7,5 sec
7,7 sec
7,5 sec
7,7 sec
7,1 sec
Top speed
230 km/h
226 km/h
222 km/h
235 km/h
230 km/h
235 km/h
230 km/h
250 km/h
Transmission
2.3-16 (ECE)
2.3-16 (RÜF)
2.3-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 (RÜF)
2.5-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO II
Type
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
5-speed hand
5-speed hand
5-speed hand
Suspension
2.3-16 (ECE)
2.3-16 (RÜF)
2.3-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 (RÜF)
2.5-16 (KAT)
2.5-16 EVO I
2.5-16 EVO I
2.5-16 EVO II
Brakes front
284mm vented disk brakes
284mm vented disk brakes
284mm vented disk brakes
284mm vented disk brakes
284mm vented disk brakes
300mm vented disk brakes
300mm vented disk brakes
300mm vented disk brakes
Brakes rear
258mm disk brakes
258mm disk brakes
258mm disk brakes
258mm disk brakes
258mm disk brakes
278mm disk brakes
278mm disk brakes
278mm disk brakes
Wheels
15′ alloys
15′ alloys
15′ alloys
15′ alloys
15′ alloys
16′ alloys
16′ alloys
17′ alloys
Tires
205/55 VR 15
205/55 VR 15
205/55 VR 15
205/55 ZR 15
205/55 ZR 15
225/50 ZR 16
225/50 ZR 16
245/40 ZR 17
Dimensions
2.3-16
2.5-16
2.5-16 EVO I
2.5-16 EVO II
Length
443 cm
443 cm
443 cm
443 cm
Width
170,6 cm
170,6 cm
172,0 cm
172,0 cm
Height
136,1 cm
136,1 cm
134,3 cm
134,2 cm
Wheelbase
266,5 cm
266,5 cm
266,5 cm
266,5 cm
Weight
1350 kg
1400 kg
1320 kg
1340 kg
Turning circle
10,6 m
10,6 m
10,6 m
10,6 m
Lugage
385 l
385 l
385 l
385 l
Fuel tank
70 l
70 l
70 l
70 l
Colours
190 E 2.3-16 Blue-black (DB 199)

Smoke silver (DB 702)

190 E 2.5-16 Blue-black (DB 199)

Smoke silver (DB 702)

Almadin red (DB 512)

Astral silver (DB 735) (from 1988 -1990)

Brilliant silver (DB 744) (from 1991 -1993)

190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I Blue-black (DB 199)
190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II Blue-black (DB 199)

 

Interior
All 16v Fabric/ leather (051)

Full leather (251)

Standard equipment/ options
Safety 32% Limited slip differential, until 1987

ASD, from 1987

Sports suspension, sports springs and dampers

Self-leveling suspension rear

Power steering

Driver airbag (EVO II)

Exterior Metallic paint

Aerodynamic front and tailgate spoiler, side sill finishers

Alloy wheels

Interior 5-speed manual

Sport seats, in hight adjustable

Leather steering wheel

Rev counter

Voltage gauge

Oil temp gauge

Oil pressure gauge

Stopwatch

Headlight hight adjustment

Options (code) Electrical front seat adjustment (L 221, R 222)

Outside temperature measure (240)

Electrical front seat adjustment w. memory (L 241, R 242)

Full leather seats (251)

Electric adjustable sunroof (410/ 412)

Automatic transmission (420)

Headrests backseat (430)

Cruise control (Tempomat) (440)

Driver airbag (442)

Central door locking system (466)

ABS (470)

Automatic height adustment (optional on 2.3-16 and 2.5-16, standard on Evolution models) (489)

Electric adjustable mirror passenger side (504)

Electric adjustable and heated mirror passenger side (506)

Automatic aerial (531, 532)

Airconditioning (580)

Electric adjustable windows front (583)

Electric adjustable windows front and back (584)

Tinted glass (591)

Headlight washer/ wipers (600)

Battery with higher capacity (673)

Speakers back (812)

Electrically heated seats (L 870, R 871)

Interior ligth back seat (876)