1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Specs & Photos - autoevolution
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Mercedes-Benz was known for its luxury cars, and that’s why the German automaker took everyone by surprise in 1982 whe
Development of this new model began in 1976 after the CAFE agreement came into force in the U.S., and Mercedes-Benz knew it needed to lower its cars’ fuel consumption. The first try was to introduce diesel engines, which was a good idea in terms of efficiency but bad in terms of performance. It was just a temporary fix from the automaker until a new generation of vehicles was ready to meet their clients. The first of the new generation of improved vehicles was the W201, which was badged as the
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1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Specs & Photos - autoevolution
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