In the 1980s, German engineering was king in the
automotive world. But while the likes of Mercedes and BMW were fighting over
who could build the best comfortable commuter sedan, Brabus decided to do
something a little different.
In 1988, they created a prototype for a completely
stripped-down driving-focused saloon that died before it was even given a
chance to shine. Then, in 2008, a brand-spanking new Mercedes-Benz 190E 3.6S
Lightweight was commissioned. Now, that one-of-a-kind car is up for sale.
When we call this a driver’s car, we mean it was
built exclusively for road enthusiasts, as it has nothing you might find in
similar sedans – namely no A/C and no back seats. What it does have, however,
is a heavily-modified straight six 3.6-liter Mercedes M103 engine capable of
268 hp.
It also features high-performance disc brakes, a
Bilstein shock system, a roll cage, and a Signal Red paint job. This incredibly
rare resto-mod can be yours for US$ 181,889.
