- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 112 E 28 / 112.923
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / 90° V; light-alloy block
- Bore x Stroke: 89.9 x 73.5 mm
- Total displacement: 2799 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.0
- Rated output: 150 kW / 204 hp at 5700 rpm
- Rated torque: 270 Nm at 3000 - 5000 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 80 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: A-arm / shock-absorber strut (level control optional)
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: 8 1/4 J x 17 H 2
- Tires: 245/45 R 17 W
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed manual transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
- Final drive ratio: 3.89
- Maximum speed: 232 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption: 16.2 / 8.7 / 11.4 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.93; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.10
- Final drive ratio: 3.67
- Maximum speed: 228 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption: 16.0 / 8.6 / 11.3 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Wheelbase: 2515 mm
- Front / rear track: 1535 / 1525 mm
- Length: 4499 mm
- Width: 1812 mm
- Height: 1300 mm (with cabriolet top closed)
- Kerb weight: 1810 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2130 kg
- Units produced: 1704
- Prices: 06.1998: DM 127,020.00
02.1999: DM 128,180.00
08.1999: DM 128,760.00
01.2000: DM 129,920.00
01.2001: EUR 67,048.00 (DM 131,134.48)