- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with timed manifold injection)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 127 I / 127.980; from 08.1959: M 127 III / 127.983
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / in-line
- Bore x Stroke: 80 x 72.8 mm
- Total displacement: 2195 cc (tax classification: 2171 cc)
- Compression ratio: 8.7
- Rated output: 115 hp at 4800 rpm; from 08.1959: 120 hp at 4800 rpm
- Rated torque: 19 mkg at 3800 rpm; from 08.1959: 19.3 mkg at 3900 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: manifold injection, mechanically controlled; Bosch 2-plunger injection pump
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: in the rear / 62 l
- Frame design: floor assembly / steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: single-joint swing axle
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs
- Shock absorber front/rear: telescopic shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic, with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical, acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: sheet-steel disc wheels
- Wheel rims: drop-centre rim 5 K x 13 B
- Tires: 6.70-13 sport
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 4-speed manual transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: steering-column shift lever
- Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 3.52; II. 2.32; III. 1.52; IV. 1.0; R. 3.29
- Final drive ratio: 4.10
- Maximum speed: 160 km/h; from 08.1959: 165 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 s
- Fuel consumption: 10.7 l
- by Guideline: DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
- Gearing: 4-speed manual transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: steering-column shift lever
- Clutch: "Hydrak" hydraulic-automatic clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 3.52; II. 2.32; III. 1.52; IV. 1.0; R. 3.29
- Final drive ratio: 4.10
- Maximum speed: 160 km/h; from 08.1959: 165 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 s
- Fuel consumption: 10.9 l
- by Guideline: DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
- Wheelbase: 2700 mm
- Front / rear track: 1430 / 1470 mm
- Length: 4700 mm
- Width: 1790 mm
- Height: 1530 mm
- Kerb weight: 1380 kg (with Hydrak: 1400 kg)
- by Guideline: DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
- Gross weight: 1810 kg (with Hydrak: 1830 kg)
- Units produced: 830
- Prices: 09.1958: DM 23,400.00
08.1959: DM 23,200.00