The 500 K Cabriolet B emerged as a retrofuturistic car combining modern design and technology with conservative line patterns.
Powered by a large straight-8 5.0L OHV p[etrol engine mated to a roots blower, the vehicle featured lots of exterior tubing as part of an intricately designed exhaust system. Depending on bodywork and whether the vehicle featured side or rear spare wheel mounts, pipes came in single or double pairs across the bonnet, protruding through the base and exiting through the rear. This gave the 3-4 seater a particulalry stylish and powerful look, matching the vehicle’s true 160 hp output.