Benz V8 front clip!!!

[BenzoAMGpower]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pc23bff3eecde1241f1b28523c927f88e/fc87d727.jpg

is that what i think it is?

[mrjones]

What is it you're unsure about?
I'm not an expert, but that looks like the old five-oh. 500E?

[MB300E87]

moving to bnz discussion

[BenzoAMGpower]

looks like a 500E but I was told its an old 500SL!!!.....is it the same thing?

[krk230]

Originally posted by BenzoAMGpower
looks like a 500E but I was told its an old 500SL!!!.....is it the same thing?

do you mean the R129 platform? If so...it's the same thing...:)

[dtmcoupe]

great engine....awsome torque....little slow to rev, but the torque is great

[Brabus]

Originally posted by BenzoAMGpower
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pc23bff3eecde1241f1b28523c927f88e/fc87d727.jpg

is that what i think it is?

Is what what you think is what?? hehe

[Daez Nutz]

Originally posted by dtmcoupe
great engine....awsome torque....little slow to rev, but the torque is great

I agree with you (for once!), it takes too long to get the revs up, but the high end pull is intoxicating. Once she's up on her cams, it's all gravy.

[BenzoAMGpower]

any1 interested in buying that?

[J Irwan]

now I got question

does anyone know if R129 SL 500 has the same engine as 500E/E500 W124...



Anyone has the spec on these 2 cars..handy...???

I always thought that E500/500E is rare...and limited production (meaning not shared on other chassis model)



Regardz,

J Irwan

[Ashman]

Engine in the 500e is fromt he 500SL, but with a difference int he fuel injection I believe.

But thats what mercedes used for the 500E, pretty much just grabbed the 500sl engine dropped it in, but made a slight change to the fuel injection as far as I know.

but that car from what I can see looks like a w124 to me. If you notice the edge of the corner light, seems much more vertical, unlike the SL, where the edge of the corner light on the feder is more angled.

Alon

[J Irwan]

I have read the history of 500E/E500 W124, and porsche actually built the engine..


now is this the engine the put on SL500... ?? I am curious :)



Regardz,

J Irwan

[NYBenzJR]

I've also read several histories on the 500E/E500, usually dubbed the "4-door Porsche", and so far I don't find any mention of Porsche's involvment beyond the chassis/handling. I understand the drivetrain is all Benz.

Here's a quote from an article found at <http://www.mercedesshop.com/500e.htm>: "The W124 chassis was fortified with Porsche's help to ensure this car performed flawlessly in all aspects."

I'd like to know where you got that information.:beard:

also, in answer to the question: does anyone know if R129 SL 500 has the same engine as 500E/E500 W124...

I think i remember the answer is yes,...I'm gonna look now for that article and get back with confirmation...

best regards

NYBenzJR

[J Irwan]

Originally posted by NYBenzJR
I've also read several histories on the 500E/E500, usually dubbed the "4-door Porsche", and so far I don't find any mention of Porsche's involvment beyond the chassis/handling. I understand the drivetrain is all Benz.

Here's a quote from an article found at <http://www.mercedesshop.com/500e.htm>: "The W124 chassis was fortified with Porsche's help to ensure this car performed flawlessly in all aspects."

I'd like to know where you got that information.:beard:

also, in answer to the question: does anyone know if R129 SL 500 has the same engine as 500E/E500 W124...

I think i remember the answer is yes,...I'm gonna look now for that article and get back with confirmation...

best regards

NYBenzJR



As far as I understand it the 500E/E500 for W124 was developed and handbuilt by porsche.
Porsche might tweak the suspension and chassis a little bit to help compensate the extra power....


What I said, that I don't think it was mentioned anywhere that this engine being used at any other chassis than W124


That's why originally I posted if anyone know 500E/E500 has the same excat engine with SL500 R129..


btw here is another link of W124 500E/E500 history
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/500e.html


Regardz,


J Irwan

[J Irwan]

Never mind

I just found the answer
yes SL500 and 500E/E500 shared the same power plant


here is the link to the R129 spec

http://www.mbfans.net/models/sl-class/sl_specs.html


Quoted from the site:

6.0 L DOHC 48v V12 ---> 402 hp, 428 lb/ft (1993)

---> 389 hp, 420 lb/ft, w/ variable valve timing (1994-1999)

5.0 L DOHC 32v V8 ---> 322 hp, 354 lb/ft (1990-1993)

---> 315 hp, 349 lb/ft w/variable valve timing (1994-1998)

5.0L SOHC 24v V8 ---> 302 hp, 339 lb/ft (1999+)




Regardz,


J Irwan

[Ashman]

The 500e was partly assembled att he prosche factory ont he 959 Assembly line because it was too wide for the standard w124 assembly line. The cars were carted back and forth between porsche and MB, taking 3 weeks to build each one.

Check this link for all you could want to know.

http://www.homestead.com/need2speed/home.html

Alon

[run.exe]

Originally posted by Ashman
The 500e was partly assembled att he prosche factory ont he 959 Assembly line because it was too wide for the standard w124 assembly line. The cars were carted back and forth between porsche and MB, taking 3 weeks to build each one.

Check this link for all you could want to know.

http://www.homestead.com/need2speed/home.html

Alon

:cool:

[redline]

Originally posted by J Irwan
now I got question

does anyone know if R129 SL 500 has the same engine as 500E/E500 W124...



Anyone has the spec on these 2 cars..handy...???

I always thought that E500/500E is rare...and limited production (meaning not shared on other chassis model)



Regardz,

J Irwan

same engine... M104 I think or is it M119 ?

[krk230]

Originally posted by redline
same engine... M104 I think or is it M119 ?

M119 I think...M104 is the I-6 3.2 litre engine...:)

[redline]

I just looked in run.exe's siggy and so i'm sure its the m119 engine