10-01-2008, 02:26 PM
E60 AMG
For the 1993 and 1994 model years, a small number of 500E/E500 sedans were outfitted with a 6.0L M119 V8 engine by tuner AMG. These models were called the "E60 AMG" and produced up to 400 hp (298 kW). The E60 AMG carried a 381BHP engine which helped the car accelerate to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds[3] - compared to the 500E's claimed 5.9 seconds. Modifications included the replacement of the original components with AMG parts, including the suspension, exhaust system, and instrument cluster. Many of the E60's seen today are actually 500E's and E500's sent to the AMG factory at a later date to have the engine changed to the 6.0L V8. The original E60 AMG models carry the "957 AMG Technology Package" in their VIN numbers.
For the 1993 and 1994 model years, a small number of 500E/E500 sedans were outfitted with a 6.0L M119 V8 engine by tuner AMG. These models were called the "E60 AMG" and produced up to 400 hp (298 kW). The E60 AMG carried a 381BHP engine which helped the car accelerate to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds[3] - compared to the 500E's claimed 5.9 seconds. Modifications included the replacement of the original components with AMG parts, including the suspension, exhaust system, and instrument cluster. Many of the E60's seen today are actually 500E's and E500's sent to the AMG factory at a later date to have the engine changed to the 6.0L V8. The original E60 AMG models carry the "957 AMG Technology Package" in their VIN numbers.
