Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)

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Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
DTM car mercedes2006.jpg
Category Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes-Benz
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
Successor Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones with H&R spring/damper units to front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods
Suspension (rear)As front
Length4,870  mm (192  in)
Width1,845  mm (73  in)
Height1,255  mm (49  in)
Wheelbase 2,795  mm (110  in)
Engine Mercedes-Benz 4.0  L (244  cu in) V8 90 degree naturally aspirated front engine
Transmission Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox
PowerApprox. 460  hp (343  kW)
Weight1,070  kg (2,359  lb) (including driver)
Fuel Aral Ultimate 100 RON
Lubricants Mobil 1
Tyres Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
Front: 265/660 - R18
Rear: 280/660 - R18
AVUS forged aluminium wheels
Front: 12 x 18 inches
Rear: 13 x 18 inches
Competition history
Notable entrants Flag of Germany.svg HWA Team
Flag of Germany.svg Mücke Motorsport
Flag of Germany.svg Persson Motorsport
Notable drivers Flag of Germany.svg Bernd Schneider
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Christijan Albers
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Paffett
Flag of France.svg Jean Alesi
Flag of Finland.svg Mika Häkkinen
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
Flag of Greece.svg Alexandros Margaritis
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bruno Spengler
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Green
Flag of Austria.svg Mathias Lauda
Flag of Germany.svg Daniel La Rosa
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Susie Wolff
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul di Resta
Debut2004 Hockenheimring DTM round
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
33 (including non-championship race at Shanghai)211926
Constructors' Championships2
Drivers' Championships2

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM is a DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM which was permanently retired after the 2003 season, and based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 first generation car. Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM made its first appearance on 3 February 2004 at the Circuit de Catalunya. [1]

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Technical details

Like all racing cars in the DTM, the C-Class W203 DTM only looks like the eponymous series cars, constructed is the prototype of a CFK - monocoque chassis with an integrated 15.4-imperial gallons fuel tank. Since refuelling at this time was still allowed in the race, a 26.4-imperial gallons tank was not built. The C-Class W203 DTM is powered by a 4,000  cc (4.0  L ; 244.1  cu in ) Mercedes-Benz naturally-aspirated V8 engine, power output approximately 476  hp (355  kW ; 483  PS ) and maximum torque more than 490  N⋅m (361  lbf⋅ft ). The rear-wheel drive C-Class DTM has a sequential 6-speed sports transmission, a 3-plate carbon fiber clutch supplied by Sandtler (2004-2006) and an adjustable multi-disc limited-slip differential.

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References

  1. "Roll-out of the brand new AMG-Mercedes C-Class". dtm.com. 2004-02-03. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.