- 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 37 / 112.973
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / 90° V; light-alloy block
- Bore x Stroke: 97.0 x 84.0 mm
- Total displacement: 3724 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.0
- Rated output: 180 kW / 245 hp at 5750 rpm
- Rated torque: 350 Nm at 3000 - 4500 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: four-link suspension, with Active Body Control (ABC) as an option
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension, with Active Body Control (ABC) as an option
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: rack-and-pinion parameter power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): Sensotronic Brake Control electrohydraulic brake system with antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: 8 1/2 J x 17 H 2
- Tires: 255/45 R 17 98 W
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 6-speed manual transmission with sequential gear shift mechanism
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: dry single-disc clutch (automatic clutch control)
- Transmission type: change-speed gear with automatic shifting mode
- Gear ratios: I. 4.46; II. 2.61; III. 1.71; IV. 1.25; V. 1.0; VI. 0.84; R. 4.06
- Final drive ratio: 3.27
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 s
- Fuel consumption: 17.2 / 8.3 / 11.5 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. 3.60; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.17
- Final drive ratio: 3.27
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 s
- Fuel consumption: 17.5 / 8.3 / 11.7 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: 2560 mm
- Front / rear track: 1559 / 1547 mm
- Length: 4535 mm
- Width: 1827 mm
- Height: 1317 mm (with vario top closed)
- Kerb weight: 1755 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2050 kg
- Units produced: 21,520
- Prices: 08.2002: EUR 76,734.00
02.2004: EUR 78,242.00
04.2004: EUR 78,822.00
01.2005: EUR 79,982.00