| Mercedes-Benz 500K | |
|---|---|
 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1934–1936 |
| Assembly | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Designer | Friedrich Geiger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,018 cc (5.018 L) I8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual optional 5-speed manual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,980 mm (117.3 in) (SWB) 3,290 mm (129.5 in) (LWB) |
| Curb weight | Up to 2,700 kg (6,000 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz 380SSK |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz 540K |
The Mercedes-Benz 500K (W29) is a grand touring car built by Mercedes-Benz between 1934 and 1936. First exhibited at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show,[1] it carried the factory designation W29.[2] Distinguished from the 500 sedan by the "K" for Kompressor (German for supercharger), only fitted to these performance cars, it succeeded the Mercedes-Benz 380 introduced just the previous year. It offered both a larger, more powerful engine and more opulent coachwork to meet customers' demands for greater luxury and performance.[3][4]
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- ^ "Herren-Rasse: Ein Automobil seiner Epoche: pompös, mächtig, respektheischend...Mercedes 500K". Auto, Motor und Sport. Heft. 20 1977: Seite 58–68. 28 September 1977.
- ^ "1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster". Sportscarmarket.com. August 2001. Archived from the original on 2008-10-28.
- ^ Frank, Michael (February 5, 2003). "Special K". Forbes.