Vehicle Description
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG 5.4 "Wide-Body"
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Wide-Body was built at the
Kassel Branch in Germany before it was modified by the independent
tuner, AMG Germany. In addition to living in Europe when new, this
AMG has spent time in Japan, New Zealand, and USA. The exterior
paintwork is Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Grey (278) leather and
features an authentic first-generation AMG Wide-Body kit that
replaces the original fenders, bumpers, skirts, body molding, and
spoiler. Original 16" AMG Penta wheels are 9 inches wide in the
front and 10 in the rear. Original AMG badging is on the trunk lid
and wheel center caps. Power is delivered by an AMG modified 5.4L
M117 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with a
Limited-Slip-Differential. Additional equipment includes automatic
climate control, power adjustable heated seats, fog lights, a
sunroof, and requisite Alpine head unit.
While the Wide-Body styling and blackout trim make for a menacing
presence, it's the engine work that made AMG the tuning company
that it is today. The "turners" tore down the factory-installed
SOHC 5.0L engine, which already produced an impressive for the time
231 horsepower, bored it to 5.4L modified the head, camshafts,
extractors and installed dual air inlets. The work achieved an
advertised 310 bhp, which could carry the coupe to sixty in 6.7
seconds and had a top speed of 155 mph. While records were sparse
in the day, authenticity is without question thanks to numerous
engravings on the engine block and camshafts. The 5.4L M117 engine
was the largest offered by AMG until 1986 when the 6.0 version
became available.
The odometer currently reads 91,565 kilometers (56,895 miles).
Recent serve work completed in November and December 2024 includes
replacement of the spark plugs and air filter, replacement of the
transmission module, replacement of the valve cover gaskets,
replacement of the fuel filter, replacement of several exhaust
O-rings, power steering flush, installation of new front brake
pads, and an oil and filter change. Later in the month a new
battery was installed, and an aftermarket alarm was removed because
it was causing an issue. With all services up to date, the 5.4L AMG
engine pulls hard, makes great sound, and is great fun from
stoplight to stoplight.
We are pleased to offer this exciting piece of Pre-Merger AMG
history at a time when values are starting to skyrocket.
