Porsche assembled the 500 E on a separate line at Zuffenhausen because the car had to be shuttled between two factories during production, since Mercedes' own Sindelhofen plant could not accommodate the widened body.
Lead trim: 500 E
Mercedes-Benz 500 EW124 · 1990–1995
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FactPorsche assembled the 500 E on a separate line at Zuffenhausen because the car had to be shuttled between two factories during production, since Mercedes' own Sindelhofen plant could not accommodate the widened body.
The high-performance W124, presented in October 1990 with the 5.0 L 32-valve V8 from the 500 SL, created and built in close cooperation with Porsche, who engineered the suspension and chassis and assembled the cars at Zuffenhausen.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 E | 1990–1995 | 5.0 L V8 | 322 hp | 354 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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