HWA and Hankook reveal the HWA EVO at the 24H Nürburgring—an homage to the 190 E Evo II, built with modern tech and motorsport DNA.
The HWA EVO Stays True to Its Origins
Hankook and HWA launched the HWA EVO, a reinterpretation of Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II—equipped with Hankook‘s tyres, as part of the ADAC Ravenol 24H Nürburgring, on June 20, 2025.
The HWA EVO still stays true to its origins despite being developed from the ground up using “state-of-the-art” technologies and materials, according to Hankook‘s official announcement on its website.
Two HWA EVO prototypes were launched during the 24H Nürburgring weekend, featuring two different paintworks that unify the past and the present. One of the prototypes features a modern version of the classic Silver Distel (Silver Thistle). Meanwhile, the paintwork and decals of the second are a homage to the DTM race car from the 1990s.
Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director Motorsport at Hankook Tire Europe, said, “Motorsport is in our company’s DNA. The transfer of technology from motorsport to tyres for road vehicles is an important part of the development work for this tyre segment.”
“I am even more pleased that not only will the HWA EVO be on show this weekend for fans at the 24-hour race with sporty tyres from Hankook, but that the limited edition of 100 cars will also be fitted with them,” he added.
Meanwhile, HWA CEO Martin Marx said that the HWA EVO “reflects our values of absolute driver focus and unparalleled engineering integrity”.
“Our commitment to extracting maximum performance means nothing without the highest quality software, components and tyres to realise the full potential of the car, and that is exactly what our partners have provided,” he noted.
The two HWA EVO cars were first unveiled to fans at the Adenauer Racing Day on Wednesday, June 18. On Friday and Saturday, the cars were demonstrated publicly on the track.
Currently, the HWA team is also developing a special racing version of the HWA EVO. Two cars will compete in the SP-X class at next year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours with Hankook as a partner.
