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Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 143
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line
Bore x Stroke:
72.5 x 90 mm
Total displacement:
2229 cc (tax classification: 2213 cc)
Compression ratio:
6.6
Rated output:
55 hp at 3600 rpm
Rated torque:
13.9 mkg at 1800 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical
Valve operation:
1 lateral camshaft
Camshaft drive:
via spur gears
Fuel system:
1 twin down-draught carburettor Solex 30 JFFK
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
engine compartment / 38 l; saloon, cabriolet: in the rear / 45 l

Frame design:
box-section pressed-steel low-bed frame
Front-wheel suspension:
1 upper and 1 lower transverse spring, lever-type shock absorbers
Rear-wheel suspension:
swing axle
Front springs:
transverse springs
Rear springs:
double coil springs
Steering:
ZF-Ross worm-and-lever steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic, acting on front- and rear wheels
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical; external band brake mounted at the differential case
Wheels:
disc wheels
Wheel rims:
drop-centre rim 4.00 E x 16 and 4.50 E x 16
Tires:
5.25-17 or 5.50-17
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
cardan shaft