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Vehicles›Make›Mercedes-Benz›Model›S-Class

1983 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Germany Gasoline RWD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1983
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

W126

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 500 SEC Cabrio-Umbau Automatic
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 231 hp
Power (kW): 170 kW
Displacement: 4,973 cc

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30

Engine Configuration

Bore: 96.5 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke: 85 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.2 :1
Engine Configuration

V-Engine

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Front

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Ground Clearance: 150 mm (5.9 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top

Equipment

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Interior

Equipment

Rear-view Mirror

Anti-glare: Manual

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Card Holder: Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional

Other Features

Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification: Luxury Car
Australian Classification: Upper Large Car
European Segment: F-Segment
Car.info Classification: Luxury Car

Mercedes-Benz emblem

Mercedes-Benz581 vehicles

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered

Other Equipment

Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Antenna: Optional
Windblocker: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 66.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts

Fridge

Optional

Under Seats

Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Fridge

Trunk: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Driver Side: Optional
Passenger Side: Optional
Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Colour: Black

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes

Second Seat Row

Tire Repair Kit

Optional

Compressor

Optional

Fire Extinguisher

Optional

Warning Triangle

Yes

First Aid Kit

Yes

Trunk Modules

Optional

Coat Hanger

Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Airbags

Frontal Airbag: Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -

S-ClassModel8 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Height Adjustment

Yes

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Yes

Colour & Material

Seat Colour: Black

Convertible

Variant

S-Class Convertible Generations1 of 3

Year

Powertrain

500 SEC Cabrio-Umbau Automatic

Horsepower

231 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Gasoline