| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Engine type |
2,996-cc DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Net power |
228 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Net torque |
221 lb-ft @ 2,700-5,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio |
11.3:1 |
| Bore and stroke |
N/A |
| Fuel and ignition system |
ME 9.7 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and ignition. |
| Fuel |
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
Tank capacity: 70.0 litres (9.1 litre reserve). |
| Transmission Type |
Standard fully synchronized 6-speed with direct-action short-throw shifter and clutch-starter interlock.
Optional 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission |
| Drive configuration |
Rear-wheel drive |
| Rear axle ratio |
3.27:1 |
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| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration,
0–100 km/h |
6.3 seconds |
| Fuel economy,
city estimate |
11.9 litres/100 km |
| Fuel economy,
highway estimate |
8.1 litres/100 km |
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| BRAKES |
| Brake systems |
Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist. |
| Discs & calipers |
Front: 13.0" perforated and ventilated. 4-piston fixed. Rear: 11.4" ventilated. Dual-piston fixed. |
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| SUSPENSION |
| Front suspension |
Independent double wishbone with triangular lower control arms, antidive geometry and stabilizer bar. |
| Rear suspension |
Independent 5-arm multilink with antidive geometry and stabilizer bar. |
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| STEERING |
| Steering type |
Rack-and-pinion with integrated hydraulic damper. |
| Steering-wheel turns |
2.9 lock-to-lock. |
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| WHEELS AND TIRES |
| Aluminium-alloy wheels |
16" 5-spoke light-alloy wheels |
| Steel-belted radial tires |
205/55 R 16 front — 225/50 R 16 rear |
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| WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES |
| Curb weight |
3,225 lb/1,475 kg (with manual transmission) |
| Cargo capacity |
6.7 cu ft/190 litres (top down) |
| Cabin capacity |
N/A |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase |
94.8 in/2,430 mm |
| Overall length |
159.5 in/4,089 mm |
| Overall height |
50.5 in/1,296 mm (top up) |
| Overall width |
76.8 in/1,969 mm |
| Track, front |
59.7 in/1,530 mm |
| Track, rear |
60.1 in/1,541 mm |
| Coefficient of drag |
0.33 (top up) |
| Turning circle |
34.5 ft/10.5 m curb-to-curb |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Headroom, front |
N/A |
| Headroom, rear |
N/A |
| Legroom, front |
N/A |
| Legroom, rear |
N/A |
| Hiproom, front |
N/A |
| Hiproom, rear |
N/A |
| Shoulder room, front |
N/A |
| Shoulder room, rear |
N/A |
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