Perfection looms
When Mercedes-Benz and Porsche mesh brains to create a sports saloon, you expect a memorable motor car: in the 500E you obtain as near to class perfection as we can…
Brief Specification.
Engine : Six cylinder, 75 rnm. and 110 mm. bore and stroke. Capacity 2,916 c.c. Tax £21. Push-rod operated overhead valves. One down-draught Zenith carburetter. Coil ignition.
Gearbox : Four speed and reverse. Ratios 4.9, 7.1, 10.9 and 19.6 to 1. Right hand change.
Rear Axle : Spiral bevel.
Suspension. : Half elliptic.
Brakes : Hydraulic.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 10ft. Track 4ft. 7iin.
Weight of saloon : 34 cwt.
Price with saloon body : £825.