Engine Concept: Water-cooled, mid mounted, 6 cylinder boxer engine
Construction: Aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: Four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder; valve timing and valve stroke variable on the intake side (VarioCam Plus); hydraulic valve play compensation
Intake System: Direct fuel injection
Lubrication: Integrated dry sump system; 10.67 quarts (10.1 litters) engine oil
Management: Continental SD1 9