This car shown here is a very special, and very rare machine that you simply don’t come across very often. This is the 1989 Mercedez-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 ‘wide-body’, and it’s simply known as one of the most iconic AMG vehicles ever produced by the company. It’s believed that only around 26 of these special cars are left in existence in the world today, and it’s equipped with a very special ‘wide body’ aero kit that includes wider front and rear fenders. The 6.0 wide body variation of the 560 SEC is based off of the standard W126 chassis 560 SEC flagship coupe, however, this special model offers a number of performance upgrades and enhancements that makes it truly unique. To start, AMG was able to bore the 5.6L V8 found in the standard model to 6.0L for this special wide body variant. This allows the car to produce 385bhp which is up from 300bhp in the standard model. Along with the wide body appearance, the car also comes equipped with fully heated Recaro seats, a stiffer suspension system, and walnut wood trimmings found throughout the interior. Between the naturally aspirated 6.0L V8, the mesmerizing wide body shape, and the overall impressive craftsmanship from Mercedes-Benz & AMG, this car is truly an extremely rare piece of history that will likely never be replicated ever again. Top speed for this model is said to be around 177mph while 0-62mph should take just around 6 seconds flat, and it definitely creates a fascinating sound thanks to it’s custom AMG exhaust system.
How many made? Production numbers are unclear with this model. It’s believed around 50 cars were produced, with only 26 left on the road today.
Engine: DOHC 6.0-litre V8 - 385bhp
Debut: n/a
Top Speed: 177mph
0-60mph: around 6 seconds
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly