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Mercedes-Benz 500SEC - C126

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

500SEC - C126

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - W126

The second generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>, the W126, was introduced for the 1980 model year. The updated S-Class featured numerous safety advancements as well as technological and mechanical improvements. As well as improving the model, the W126 introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">S-Class Coupe (C126)</a> alongside the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/sedan/">W126 Sedan</a>. Built over two series, the W126 featured a variety of inline 6 as well as V8 engines. The W126 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a> for the 1992 model year.

The second generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the W126, was introduced for the 1980 model year. The updated S-Class featured numerous safety…

S-Class - W126

W126

Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe

The coupe version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 S-Class</a>, the C126 was introduced in 1981. The first models available were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/380-sec/">380SEC</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/500-sec/">500SEC</a>. For the 1986 model year, a range topping <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/560-sec/">560SEC</a> was introduced alongside a the new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/420-sec/">420SEC</a>. Some of the most sought after S-Class Coupes are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/">AMG</a> versions, including the famous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/60/">6.0 AMG</a>. In 1991, the C126 gave way to the second generation of S-Class Coupe, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/c140-coupe/">C140</a>.

The coupe version of the W126 S-Class, the C126 was introduced in 1981. The first models available were the 380SEC and the 500SEC. For the…

C126 S-Class Coupe

C126 Coupe

The 500SEC was one of the top variants of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe</a>. When launched for the 1982 model year, the 500 SEC was the top offering for the S-Class coupes. This line of cars was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; 5.0 L 230bhp M117.963 V8 engine, but for the 1986 model year, the new M117.965 V8 unit was used. This updated engine initially generated 240bhp (220bhp with catalytic converter), but improvements in 1988 increased power to 261bhp (248bhp with catalytic converter). Production of the C126 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC lasted until 1991, but the model series would continue life in the next generation S-Class Coupe as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/c140-coupe/500-sec-s-500-coupe/">C140 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC</a>.

The 500SEC was one of the top variants of the C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. When launched for the 1982 model year, the 500 SEC was the…

Mercedes-Benz 380SEC - C126

The 380SEC was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe</a> that was introduced for the 1982 model year. This new line of cars was powered by Mercedes&#39; M116.963 V8 engine, which sent power to the rear wheels through manual and automatic transmission options. The M116.963 engine was a 3.8L V8 unit that generated 200bhp and 232 lb-ft of torque. Production of the Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC lasted until 1985, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/420-sec/">420SEC</a>.

The 380SEC was a variant of the C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe that was introduced for the 1982 model year. This new line of cars was…

380SEC - C126

380 SEC

500 SEC

Mercedes-Benz SEC AMG - C126

With the introduction of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe</a>, famed Mercedes tuner AMG began releasing their own versions of the new coupe. AMG versions featured the name of the donor model, plus the displacement of the tuned engine. The most common variants were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/54/">500SEC 5.4</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/56/">560SEC 5.6</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/60/">560SEC 6.0</a>. These cars were built before AMG merged with Mercedes-Benz, and featured a range of tweaks to the body panels and bumpers leading to these ars being known as &#39;Wide Body.&#39; These AMG-tuned coupes are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe, famed Mercedes tuner AMG began releasing their own versions of the new…

SEC AMG - C126

Mercedes-Benz 420SEC - C126

Introduced for the 1986 model year, the 420SEC was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe</a>. The 420 SEC was fitted with a 4.2L V8 engine, which sent power to the rear wheels through both manual and automatic transmission options (Although no manual was offered for the 420 SEC in North America). Initially, the 420 SEC&#39;s M116.965 V8 engine generated 210bhp (200bhp with catalytic converter), but for the 1988 model year, the unit was uprated to 230bhp (221bhp with catalytic converter). Production of the Mercedes-Benz 420SEC lasted until 1991.

Introduced for the 1986 model year, the 420SEC was a variant of the C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. The 420 SEC was fitted with a 4.2L V8…

420SEC - C126

420 SEC

Mercedes-Benz 560SEC - C126

The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was a top of the line S Coupe manufactured between 1986 and 1991. Powered by a 5.6L V8 engine, the 560 SEC matched power with comfort and refinement. Built using the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126</a> platform, the 560 SEC was one of Mercedes&#39; most desired models when it was first released. Famed Mercedes tuner AMG created several versions of the 560SEC featuring tuned and enlarged engines, as well as a distinctive &#39;Wide Body&#39; bodykit. These versions were known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/56/">5.6 AMG</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/60/">6.0 AMG</a>. These &#39;Wide Body&#39; cars are commonly emulated, often with genuine AMG parts, but less than 50 originals are believed to have been built.

The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was a top of the line S Coupe manufactured between 1986 and 1991. Powered by a 5.6L V8 engine, the 560 SEC matched…

560SEC - C126

560 SEC

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The 500SEC was one of the top variants of the <a href="MKT:4366" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe</a>. When launched for the 1982 model year, the 500 SEC was the top offering for the S-Class coupes. This line of cars was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; 5.0 L 230bhp M117.963 V8 engine, but for the 1986 model year, the new M117.965 V8 unit was used. This updated engine initially generated 240bhp (220bhp with catalytic converter), but improvements in 1988 increased power to 261bhp (248bhp with catalytic converter). Production of the C126 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC lasted until 1991, but the model series would continue life in the next generation S-Class Coupe as the <a href="MKT:19137" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/c140-coupe/500-sec-s-500-coupe/">C140 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC</a>.

1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC - C126

Model years for Mercedes-Benz 500SEC - C126 (1982 to 1991)

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