1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II Tune Guide
Forza Horizon 6 · C-class · RWD · 2954 lb · 235 hp · Verified stats
The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II is a C-class rear-wheel-drive car in Forza Horizon 6. This page shows the optimal tune for every race category. Road, dirt, cross country, drag, drift, and top speed. Calculated from the car's real specs through a physics-based tune model. Copy any section into the game's Tuning menu and refine to feel.
Road Racing tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: Road
Tarmac circuits reward stiffer springs and lower ride height. For a C-class RWD build, expect ~2.1–2.3 Hz front / rear ride frequency, soft toe-out front for turn-in, and aero biased ~50% front / ~70% rear.
Tires
- Front pressure
- 30.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 28.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 4.83
- 1st gear
- 3.00
- 2nd gear
- 2.12
- 3rd gear
- 1.50
- 4th gear
- 1.06
- 5th gear
- 0.75
Alignment
- Front camber
- -1.4°
- Rear camber
- -0.8°
- Front toe
- 0.0°
- Rear toe
- 0.1°
- Caster
- 6.0°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 25
- Rear
- 21
Springs
- Front rate
- 263 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 280 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 3.5 in
- Rear ride height
- 3.6 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 14
- Rebound rear
- 14
- Bump front
- 8
- Bump rear
- 8
Aero
- Front
- 88 lb
- Rear
- 126 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 50% front
- Pressure
- 110%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 37%
- Rear decel
- 15%
Dirt Racing tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: Dirt
Hard-pack dirt drops spring rates and damper stiffness by half vs. road. Expect higher ride height (~5 in), more positive front camber (less than road, ~-1.5°), and zero aero (dirt removes downforce settings).
Tires
- Front pressure
- 26.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 24.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 5.07
- 1st gear
- 3.40
- 2nd gear
- 2.40
- 3rd gear
- 1.70
- 4th gear
- 1.20
- 5th gear
- 0.85
Alignment
- Front camber
- -1.0°
- Rear camber
- -0.5°
- Front toe
- 0.1°
- Rear toe
- 0.2°
- Caster
- 5.5°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 11
- Rear
- 8
Springs
- Front rate
- 117 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 119 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 5.0 in
- Rear ride height
- 5.2 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 9
- Rebound rear
- 10
- Bump front
- 6
- Bump rear
- 6
Aero
- Front
- 0 lb
- Rear
- 0 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 46% front
- Pressure
- 100%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 37%
- Rear decel
- 15%
Cross Country tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: CrossCountry
Mixed surfaces need the softest springs of all surfaces and the most ride height. Toe stays near 0° for stability over jumps. RWD cars want a tight rear diff to keep both wheels working when one leaves the ground.
Tires
- Front pressure
- 23.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 21.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 5.07
- 1st gear
- 3.40
- 2nd gear
- 2.40
- 3rd gear
- 1.70
- 4th gear
- 1.20
- 5th gear
- 0.85
Alignment
- Front camber
- -0.5°
- Rear camber
- -0.3°
- Front toe
- 0.1°
- Rear toe
- 0.2°
- Caster
- 5.0°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 11
- Rear
- 8
Springs
- Front rate
- 54 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 53 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 6.0 in
- Rear ride height
- 6.2 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 7
- Rebound rear
- 7
- Bump front
- 5
- Bump rear
- 5
Aero
- Front
- 0 lb
- Rear
- 0 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 46% front
- Pressure
- 95%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 37%
- Rear decel
- 15%
Drag tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: Drag
1/4-mile launches kill compression damping (front rises off the line) and want max grip out back. Drop rear pressure to ~25 psi, max rear diff accel for hookup, and remove all aero.
Tires
- Front pressure
- 29.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 21.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 4.10
- 1st gear
- 2.70
- 2nd gear
- 1.81
- 3rd gear
- 1.22
- 4th gear
- 0.82
- 5th gear
- 0.55
Alignment
- Front camber
- -0.4°
- Rear camber
- -0.1°
- Front toe
- 0.0°
- Rear toe
- 0.0°
- Caster
- 5.0°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 16
- Rear
- 13
Springs
- Front rate
- 117 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 76 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 3.5 in
- Rear ride height
- 3.6 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 10
- Rebound rear
- 10
- Bump front
- 7
- Bump rear
- 7
Aero
- Front
- 0 lb
- Rear
- 0 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 48% front
- Pressure
- 100%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 100%
- Rear decel
- 0%
Drift tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: Drift
Drift tunes are deliberately rear-unfriendly: high rear pressure (~38 psi) to break grip, max rear diff accel for sustained slides, low rear camber (~-1°). Caster jumps to ~6° for self-centering at angle.
Tires
- Front pressure
- 31.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 29.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 5.31
- 1st gear
- 3.20
- 2nd gear
- 2.36
- 3rd gear
- 1.74
- 4th gear
- 1.29
- 5th gear
- 0.95
Alignment
- Front camber
- -3.8°
- Rear camber
- -1.0°
- Front toe
- -0.3°
- Rear toe
- 0.3°
- Caster
- 7.0°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 28
- Rear
- 12
Springs
- Front rate
- 435 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 191 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 4.0 in
- Rear ride height
- 4.2 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 17
- Rebound rear
- 17
- Bump front
- 7
- Bump rear
- 7
Aero
- Front
- 35 lb
- Rear
- 53 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 43% front
- Pressure
- 115%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 90%
- Rear decel
- 30%
Top Speed tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Surface: Road
Targeting maximum velocity. Gearing stretches with ~5% higher top speed than the class default, rear aero drops by half to cut drag, and ride height drops further to slip the air.
Tires
- Front pressure
- 30.0 psi
- Rear pressure
- 28.0 psi
Gearing
- Final drive
- 4.61
- 1st gear
- 3.00
- 2nd gear
- 2.12
- 3rd gear
- 1.50
- 4th gear
- 1.06
- 5th gear
- 0.75
Alignment
- Front camber
- -1.4°
- Rear camber
- -0.8°
- Front toe
- 0.0°
- Rear toe
- 0.1°
- Caster
- 6.0°
Anti-Roll Bars
- Front
- 25
- Rear
- 21
Springs
- Front rate
- 263 lb/in
- Rear rate
- 280 lb/in
- Front ride height
- 3.5 in
- Rear ride height
- 3.6 in
Dampers
- Rebound front
- 14
- Rebound rear
- 14
- Bump front
- 8
- Bump rear
- 8
Aero
- Front
- 88 lb
- Rear
- 126 lb
Brakes
- Balance
- 50% front
- Pressure
- 110%
Differential
- Rear accel
- 37%
- Rear decel
- 15%
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II FAQ
What's the best Forza Horizon 6 tune for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II?
For road racing in Forza Horizon 6, the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II (C-class RWD) wants 30.0 psi front / 28.0 psi rear tire pressure, 25 front / 21 rear anti-roll bars, and 263 lb/in front / 280 lb/in rear spring rates. The full tune for road, dirt, drag, drift, and other categories is calculated on this page.
What class is the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II in Forza Horizon 6?
The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II ships in C-class (entry performance tier. Most stock sports cars live here). You can upgrade it into higher classes by adding engine, drivetrain, and aero upgrades that push its Performance Index up.
Is the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II FWD, RWD, or AWD?
The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II is RWD. rear-wheel-drive. Classic balance, throttle-on rotation, watch diff lock for snap.
What surface is the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II best on?
As a RWD car the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II shines on road racing and drift events where throttle-on rotation pays off, but it can hook up for drag with the right diff tune.