【ベンツ生誕140周年】元エンジン設計者が語る190E 2.6｜執念のパッケージングと究極の剛性感

This year, 2026, marks the 140th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's founding. In this article, I'll discuss the '190E 2.6 (W201)', a legendary car that I consider to be the most "over-engineered" in Mercedes-Benz history. In 1995, as I headed to Yanase (a Mercedes-Benz dealer) to trade in my VW Jetta, I encountered a beautiful light green 190E 2.6. As someone involved in engine design, I vividly remember being instantly captivated by the sensual sound of the M103 inline six-cylinder engine and the robust, safe-like feel of the doors. How did they manage to cram the large inline six-cylinder engine from the W124 into such a small body originally designed for a four-cylinder engine? What was the secret behind the "absolutely guaranteed stopping power" provided by the world's first multi-link suspension and the extraordinary front strut structure? And how did the "no-funny troubles" such as the shattered aluminum oil pan influence my subsequent engine designs...? We'll bring you the charm of "Mercedes from the good old days," from the designer's perspective—a charm that can't be captured by catalog specifications alone. Source: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/ https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/e... #AutomotiveTechnology #mercedesbenz #mercedesw211 #Benz190E #m103