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Check Out A$AP Rocky’s Custom Mercedes 190E Designed For Video Game, ‘Need For Speed Unbound’
Check out A$AP Rocky’s custom Mercedes-Benz 190E designed for upcoming video game, ‘Need For Speed Unbound’.
A$AP’s customized ride is finished in black and white and features a big front splitter and a metallic gold grille.
It also features slogans like “If Not Now Then When” and “Alway$ $trive and Pro$per,” splashed on the passenger doors.
When Unbound launches on on Dec 2nd, players will be able to compete with Rocky for a chance to beat him to win the ride.
Pictures of American artist A$AP Rocky‘s real-life custom Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evolution II, designed for the upcoming video game, ‘Need For Speed Unbound,’ has finally been revealed.
Racing game franchise, Need for Speed, had in early October teased an in-game digital replica of the Mercedes-Benz 190 E complete with the surprise appearance of rapper A$AP Rocky as a character.
When the ultimate street racing game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 2, 2022, players will be able to compete with Rocky in-game for a chance to beat him to win the ride.
Shared by photographer, Mark Riccioni, who was in charge of the shoot for the promo material of the game, A$AP’s customized ride is finished in black and white and features a big front splitter and a metallic gold grille.
The custom vehicle also features slogans like “If Not Now Then When” and “Alway$ $trive and Pro$per,” splashed on the passenger doors.
Powering the customized Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is a 2.5-liter inline-four AMG PowerPack engine rated at 232 horsepower and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque.
Explaining the process of customization for the American rapper’s custom Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evolution II, Ryan Stewart, a member of Speedhunters, a community of photographers and petrolheads, said :
“The @needforspeed hero car is very very real. It’s been an insane thrill and challenge to bring @asaprocky’s digital car to life, alongside a 10/10 team.
“We’ve kept super quiet about this project but now we can show you the result. It’s a fully functional, driving, larger than life character.
“Every panel is altered, all four arches are tubbed and there’s some wonderful, old-school craftsmanship in it. Some great friendships have been forged along the way too, which is what car life is all about.
“We’re going to detail every aspect of the build and those involved on @thespeedhunters very soon, but until then, let me know what you think!
“Crazy to think we made it work as a functioning vehicle too. The fact that you can drive this car comfortably on the street bends my mind, it even sounds cool.”
