The engine is a 2.0 liter gasoline - not a hybrid. Yes, the car has the annoying stop and go feature. You can disable the feature per trip by pressing the "A" button located right beneath the push start button. Yes, you press the brake pedal before pushing the start button. Not sure about the steering wheel lock. But the car has to start first. Thanks Sixto for posting the pictures of the cars.

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1995 E300D