1988 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft

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The 1988 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft was the fifth season of premier German touring car championship and also third season under the moniker of Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft.

The championship was run under heavily modified Group A regulations, including the use of air restrictors. The champion was Klaus Ludwig with 5 victories driving a Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. [1]

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References

  1. "Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft - 1988". touringcarracing.net. Retrieved 2023-03-02.