Jay Leno Finally Drives the Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evo II

Jay Leno has been searching for this car since the day it came out, but it has always eluded him. The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evo II was built as a "BMW killer" to compete in the DTM race series, and only 502 were ever made. This rare example comes from the Audrain Museum collection in Newport, Rhode Island, and has just 8,000 kilometers on the odometer.

Jay sits down with Sean O'Donnell from the Audrain Museum to discuss the car's unique features, including its 2.5-liter Cosworth-developed engine with a 16-valve head, which produces about 230 horsepower and a redline of 7,700 RPM. They also examine the famous aerodynamic body kit, which was designed by a professor at the University of Stuttgart to improve the car's drag coefficient and increase downforce. The car also features hydraulic, adjustable suspension, and 17-inch alloy wheels—a first for Mercedes-Benz.

Jay, who admits he was a "snob" when the car was new, now appreciates its unique blend of race-car-like handling and solid

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