1990 Mercedes Benz 190 E 2. 6 W201 real Baby Benz

In September 1988, the facelifted compact class range was shown at the Paris Motor Show, six months after the 1, 000, 000th car of the 201 series had been produced in Bremen. The main aspects of the facelift were styling alterations to the body and the redesign of the interior. The most noticeable distinctive feature of the facelifted models were the side protection bars with integrated longitudinal sill trims, which had been introduced with the coupés of the 124 series in similar form. Fairing and rear apron were now drawn further down and provided with more voluminous bumpers, which allowed for a higher energy absorption thanks to new support elements and modified impact absorbers. With the fairing borrowed from the 190 E 2. 6, uplift at the front axle could be reduced further. Downstream at the rear had been optimized through a modified rear apron. An additional improvement was in the right exterior rearview mirror, which from now on came as standard. The redesigned interior conveyed a comfortable and