- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with timed manifold injection)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 189 I / 189.981, with automatic transmission: 189.980
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / in-line
- Bore x Stroke: 85 x 88 mm
- Total displacement: 2996 cc (tax classification: 2975 cc)
- Compression ratio: 8,55
- Rated output: 160 hp at 5300 rpm
- Rated torque: 24.2 mkg at 4200 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 6-plunger injection pump
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: in the rear / 72 l; from 07.1958: 78 l
- Frame design: cruciform oval-tube frame with centre reinforcement / steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: single-joint swing axle
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: double coil springs, electrically engageable torsion-bar suspension
- 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 center rim 5 1/2 K x 15
- Tires: 7.60 S 15 (6 PR)
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 3-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: steering-column selector
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I: 2.303; II: 1.435; III: 1.0; R: 2.01
- Final drive ratio: 4.67 (for USA: 5.125)
- Maximum speed: 165 km/h; with rear axle ratio 5.125: 160 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18 s
- Fuel consumption: 15.8 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: dry single-disc clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 3.44; II. 2.30; III. 1.53; IV. 1.0; R. 3.08
- Final drive ratio: 4.67
- Maximum speed: 170 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17 s
- Fuel consumption: 15.8 l
- by Guideline: DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
- Wheelbase: 3150 mm
- Front / rear track: 1480 / 1525 mm
- Length: 5190 mm
- Width: 1860 mm
- Height: 1620 mm
- Chassis weigth: 1220 kg; with automatic transmission 1270 kg
- Kerb weight: 2030 kg, with automatic transmission 2080 kg
- by Guideline: DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
- Gross weight: 2480 kg
- Units produced: 65
- Prices: 12.1958: DM 37,000.00 (with automatic transmission)
or DM 35,500.00 (with manual transmission)