New HWA EVO to make dynamic debut at Nürburgring 24 Hours

  • First HWA branded model will make a variety of exciting public appearances during the legendary endurance motorsport event
  • Two prototype vehicles with evocative paint and livery designs will take part in multiple demonstration laps throughout the race week
  • Static paddock display to allow further public access alongside opportunities for media engagements with senior HWA representatives
  • Cars will run on tyres provided by lead sponsor Hankook

Affalterbach, Germany, 13/06/25 – HWA will conduct the first public dynamic demonstration of its new EVO super saloon at this year’s running of the world famous Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Two prototype vehicles, currently undergoing extensive testing with Bosch Engineering GmbH, will lap the renowned Nordschleife at various moments throughout the week in partnership with lead sponsor Hankook.

The first display of the HWA EVO will come during the Adenau Racing Day, from 16:00 CEST on June 18th, offering fans an up-close experience with the vehicles for the first time. Further demonstration laps will take place from 18:00 on the evening of Friday 20th, following Qualifying Three, and around 14:00 on Saturday 21st, when hundreds of thousands of spectators will line the track before the race start.

Speaking ahead of the occasion, HWA CEO Martin Marx said: “With our long history of racing success and the remarkable role that our founder, Hans Werner Aufrecht, has played in the history of German motorsport, the Nürburgring feels like HWA’s second home. This is therefore the perfect occasion for us to show the HWA EVO to the public for the first time, with multiple dynamic laps of the Nordschleife itself.”

Built from the ground up by the company’s industry-leading engineers, the HWA EVO holds true to the ethos of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II on which it is based. Limited to just 100 production examples, the HWA EVO is enhanced to provide a contemporary, ultra-focussed driving experience through the empathetic application of modern materials, technology and manufacturing techniques.

The sight of HWA’s modern homage to the legendary Evo II will be made more evocative still by the bespoke paint and decals with which the prototype pair will be adorned. One car will sport HWA’s contemporary take on the classic Silver Distel (Silver Thistle), a reinterpretation of a legendary hue, while the second will nod to the company’s unrivalled motorsport heritage with a racing livery inspired by an iconic DTM race car.

“Creating the HWA EVO has transformed us as a company, and in turn will transform the space into which it launches, reflecting our values of absolute driver focus and unparalleled engineering integrity,” continued Marx. “I would like to thank to the organizers, ADAC Nordrhein e.V., for this fantastic opportunity, and of course all of our partners for their ongoing support. 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 they have provided.”

When not on track, both vehicles will be displayed at HWA’s stand in the paddock area alongside the HWA EVO Concept Demonstrator, which has already appeared to great effect at events around the world. HWA founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Willibald Dörflinger will be in attendance at set times, and will be available for scheduled interviews alongside CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning.

All visiting media are additionally invited to attend a press conference with HWA CEO Martin Marx and CTO Gordian von Schöning, to be held in the media centre on Thursday 19/06 at 16:15 CEST, where further exciting news about the future of the HWA EVO will be shared.

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About HWA EVO
The HWA EVO combines a successful history with the remarkable present and future of HWA AG. The reinterpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II is a tribute to this design and performance icon of the early nineties. Based on the Mercedes-Benz W201 series, HWA AG has created a state-of-the-art car that combines the spirit of the past with the technology of today and tomorrow.

About HWA
From motor racing to precision engineering: HWA is a 360° service provider with comprehensive technological, motorsport and road car expertise in a multi-project environment. Formed in 1998 by Hans Werner Aufrecht and based in Affalterbach (Germany), the independent company fields the most successful team in the DTM and is a sought-after partner when it comes to developing high-performance cars. As specialists in cutting-edge motor racing technology, together with the relevant development, support and logistics services, HWA is also responsible for many global automotive OEM and sustainability projects.

Jens Birkelbach
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