| Nickname: | Ferkeltaxe, Sandmännchen, Blutblase |
| Owner (company): | DR |
| Line number: | 171 801-870 |
| Label: | 171.8 |
| Category: | MB |
| Era: | 4b |
| Axle arrangement: | 2 |
| Overall length: | 13550 mm |
| Width: | 3080 mm |
| Heigth: | 3530 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 6000 mm |
| Running wheel diameter: | 900 mm |
| Working weight: | 14000 kg |
| Seat: | 49 + 8 |
| Interiour arrangement: | Saloon, central corridor |
| Maximum speed: | 90 km/h |
| Manufacturer: | VEB Waggonbau Bautzen |
| Made in (Year): | 1957 (171 801-802); 1962 (171 803-807); 1963-1964 (171 808-870) |
| Amount: | 70 |
| Brake: | K-P |
| Heating system: | Air heating - fuel heating, automatic control |
| Lighting: | Electric |