A rare 1993 Mercedes-Benz W124 300 CE-24 Lotec Turbo Cabriolet has been listed for sale in as-new condition. The car has only 780 km on the odometer and is priced at 238,000 euros. This is reported by Mechatronik.
Mercedes-Benz W124 Lotec Turbo Time Capsule: Specifications and Condition
The cabriolet is painted in Arctic White and features a blue leather interior. The car has an automatic transmission and a gasoline engine.
After modifications by the Lotec atelier, the standard 3.0-liter engine received a Garrett T04 turbocharger with up to 0.6 bar of boost and a new control system. Power increased from 220 to 354 hp.
The list of modifications also includes:
- Lotec lowered suspension;
- Speedline SL wheels (235/45 ZR17 and 255/40 ZR17);
- upgraded engine ventilation.
All modifications are certified by the German TÜV and noted in the documents. The car has Matching Numbers status and German registration.
Recently, the car underwent recommissioning after a long period of storage, costing about 15,000 euros.
Lotec Turbo W124 Cabriolet: History and Uniqueness of the Model
Lotec is a German company founded in 1962, specializing in technical tuning with a focus on performance. Unlike most tuners of that era, the brand emphasized serious engineering modifications rather than design.
In the 1980s, Lotec gained popularity through exclusive projects and later created the C1000 supercar with about 1000 hp. The company always worked in limited runs or on individual orders.
This specific W124 cabriolet, after modification, received not only significantly more power but also fully legalized changes. Thanks to its minimal mileage and preservation in original condition, the car essentially matches the level of a new vehicle.