Epic Transformation: Mercedes-Benz 190E Becomes C 111 Art Car

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【Summary】Mercedes-Benz has transformed the 190E into an epic C 111 art car, paying homage to the experimental concept. The retro-futuristic design, created by sculptor Michael Sailstorfer, was unveiled at the 38th Festival de'Hyeres in France. The car's appearance is reminiscent of the iconic DMC DeLorean from the Back to the Future films.

FutureCar Staff Oct 15, 2023 11:19 PM PT

Epic Transformation: Mercedes-Benz 190E Becomes C 111 Art Car

Mercedes-Benz has continued to explore the C 111 nameplate, even after fifty years since its debut. Recently, the German automaker introduced a contemporary version of the experimental concept, following the unveiling of the One-Eleven Concept. This new iteration of the C 111 art car was based on the 190E (W201), which is considered the grandfather of the C-Class.

The C 111 art car made its debut at the 38th Festival de'Hyeres in France, where Mercedes-Benz was presenting its third Sustainability Prize. Alongside the designs of the finalists, a reinterpretation model crafted by Berlin-based sculptor Michael Sailstorfer was showcased. Sailstorfer revealed that the 190E had always been his dream car since his younger days.

The design of the art car exudes a retro-futuristic charm, reminiscent of the iconic DMC DeLorean made famous by the Back to the Future film trilogy.