- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 100 / 100.980
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 8 / 90° V
- Bore x Stroke: 103 x 95 mm
- Total displacement: 6332 cc (tax classification: 6289 cc)
- Compression ratio: 9.0
- Rated output: 250 hp at 4000 rpm
- Rated torque: 51 mkg at 2800 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: manifold injection, mechanically controlled;~Bosch 8-plunger injection pump
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: in the rear / 112 l
- Frame design: floor assembly / steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: single-joint swing axle with level control
- Front springs: air-spring bellows, supplementary rubber suspension
- Rear springs: air-spring bellows, supplementary rubber suspension
- Shock absorber front/rear: telescopic shock absorbers, adjustable whilst driving
- Steering: recirculating-ball power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with pneumatic booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel disc brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: sheet-steel disc wheels
- Wheel rims: drop center rim 6 1/2 J x 15 H
- Tires: 9.00 H 15 super sport (6 PR)
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: steering-column selector
- Clutch: hydraulic clutch
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.98; II. 2.46; III. 1.58; IV. 1.0; R. 4.15
- Final drive ratio: 3.23
- Maximum speed: 205 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 s
- Fuel consumption: 17.8 l
- by Guideline: DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
- Wheelbase: 3200 mm
- Front / rear track: 1587 / 1581 mm
- Length: 5540 mm
- Width: 1950 mm
- Height: 1485 mm
- Kerb weight: 2475 kg
- by Guideline: DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
- Gross weight: 3055 kg
- Units produced: 2190
- Prices: 08.1964: DM 56,500.00
01.1968: DM 57,530.00
07.1968: DM 58,053.00
11.1969: DM 60,828.00
08.1970: DM 63,714.00
01.1971: DM 66,933.00
10.1971: DM 76,978.50
01.1972: DM 83,250.00
03.1973: DM 87,246.00
02.1974: DM 99,900.00
06.1974: DM 104,340.00
02.1975: DM 110,445.00
01.1976: DM 127,650.00
02.1977: DM 133,422.00
01.1978: DM 134,624.00
04.1978: DM 141,232.00
12.1978: DM 144,032.00
05.1979: DM 144,368.00
from 07.1979 no list price