An iconic car raced by a legendary driver is about to find a new home.
had three Formula 1 championships on his resume, but not every race car Lauda drove was a single-seater.auction in St. Moritz, Switzerland, scheduled for Sept. 15, is this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, from the Race of Champions at the Nürburgring. The race was a one-off event held by Mercedes on May 12, 1984, to promote the opening of the track's new Grand Prix circuit. A collection of 20 notable drivers competed in a 12-lap race in identical cars.
The race also showcased the 190 E 2.3-16 sports sedan. It was a hotter version of the 190 E compact sedan designed for touring car racing, reinforced with a 16-valve inline-4 engine tuned by Cosworth. Race of Champions cars were modified by Mercedes-Benz Sport-Technik with a new exhaust system and suspension setup, 4.
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