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1985-91 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC. 1/18 scale diecast model by AUTOart.
The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of flagship vehicles manufactured between 1979 and 1991.
In terms of the body design, the objective of the W126 design team, led by Mercedes-Benz's Bruno Sacco, was to produce a car that was sleeker and more aerodynamic than the previous model. The application of lighter materials and alloys combined with thorough wind tunnel testing to reduce overall drag meant the car consumed about 10% less fuel than its predecessor.
The interior featured pleated leather on the doors on later cars and woodgrain trim on the center console and across the dash, and a simplified layout with symmetrically placed buttons. Both zebrano and burled walnut were used on low/mid and high-end cars, respectively.
The W126 series (named in accordance to their engine size) initially included the 280, 300, 380, and 500 series models. Following the first S-Class mid-cycle refresh, the W126 series included 260, 300, 350, 420, 500, and 560 models. Variants included SE (standard wheelbase), SEL (long-wheelbase), SEC (coupé), and diesel models (SD / SDL).
In September 1981, 2-door coupé versions of the W126 were introduced as 380 SEC and 500 SEC models. The body styling differed from the saloon by having two doors, a lower roofline, shorter wheelbase, pillarless side windows and a sports grill type previously used on SL models. Due to the removal of the “B” post, the front seatbelt mounting points were positioned further back, hence a robot arm presented the seatbelt to the front occupants. The rear legroom was reduced but so was the weight making the SEC variant the fastest and flagship models for Mercedes-Benz range at the time.
This is a 1/18 scale diecast model made in China by AUTOart of the 1985-91 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC in European specification and finished in factory black metallic bodywork with light tan interior.
1985-91 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC. 1/18 scale diecast model by AUTOart.
The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of flagship vehicles manufactured between 1979 and 1991.
In terms of the body design, the objective of the W126 design team, led by Mercedes-Benz's Bruno Sacco, was to produce a car that was sleeker and more aerodynamic than the previous model. The application of lighter materials and alloys combined with thorough wind tunnel testing to reduce overall drag meant the car consumed about 10% less fuel than its predecessor.
The interior featured pleated leather on the doors on later cars and woodgrain trim on the center console and across the dash, and a simplified layout with symmetrically placed buttons. Both zebrano and burled walnut were used on low/mid and high-end cars, respectively.
The W126 series (named in accordance to their engine size) initially included the 280, 300, 380, and 500 series models. Following the first S-Class mid-cycle refresh, the W126 series included 260, 300, 350, 420, 500, and 560 models. Variants included SE (standard wheelbase), SEL (long-wheelbase), SEC (coupé), and diesel models (SD / SDL).
In September 1981, 2-door coupé versions of the W126 were introduced as 380 SEC and 500 SEC models. The body styling differed from the saloon by having two doors, a lower roofline, shorter wheelbase, pillarless side windows and a sports grill type previously used on SL models. Due to the removal of the “B” post, the front seatbelt mounting points were positioned further back, hence a robot arm presented the seatbelt to the front occupants. The rear legroom was reduced but so was the weight making the SEC variant the fastest and flagship models for Mercedes-Benz range at the time.
This is a 1/18 scale diecast model made in China by AUTOart of the 1985-91 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC in European specification and finished in factory black metallic bodywork with light tan interior.