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Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 180 I / 180.945; from 07.1966: M 180 X / 180.949
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line
Bore x Stroke:
82 x 72.8 mm
Total displacement:
2306 cc (tax classification: 2281 cc)
Compression ratio:
9.0
Rated output:
105 hp at 5200 rpm; from 07.1966: 120 hp at 5400 rpm
Rated torque:
17.7 mkg at 3600 rpm; from 07.1966: 18.2 mkg at 4000 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
2 Solex 38 PDSI-2 downdraught carburettors ; from 07.1966:~2 Zenith 35/40 INAT compound downdraught carburettors
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
in the rear / 65 l

Frame design:
floor assembly / steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
single-joint swing axle with compensating spring (hydropneumatic level control optional)
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs
Shock absorber front/rear:
telescopic shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball steering (power steering optional)
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel disc wheels
Wheel rims:
drop-centre rim 5 JK x 13 HB
Tires:
7.00 S 13
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Gearing:
4-speed manual transmission
Availibility:
as standard
Shifting:
steering-column shift lever (central floor gear shift lever optional)
Clutch:
dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type:
change-speed gear
Gear ratios:
I. 4,09, II. 2,25; III. 1.42; IV. 1.0; R. 3.62
Final drive ratio:
4.08
Maximum speed:
170 km/h; from 07.1966: 175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
14.1 s; from 07.66: 12.8 s
Fuel consumption:
11.2 l
by Guideline:
DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %

Gearing:
4-speed automatic transmission
Availibility:
optional
Shifting:
steering-column selector, central floor position as option
Clutch:
hydraulic clutch
Transmission type:
planetary gear system
Gear ratios:
I. 3.98; II. 2.52; III. 1.58; IV. 1.0; R. 4.15
Final drive ratio:
4.08
Maximum speed:
165 km/h; from 07.1966: 170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.7 s; from 07.66: 12.7 s
Fuel consumption:
11.2 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:
1482 / 1485 mm
Length:
4730 mm
Width:
1795 mm
Height:
1495 mm
Kerb weight:
1305 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
Gross weight:
1805 kg