Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)

Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM

Bernd Schneider's Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM displayed during 2006 Stars & Cars

Bernd Schneider's Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM displayed during 2006 Stars & Cars
Category Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor Germany Mercedes-Benz
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK DTM
Successor Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM
Technical specifications
Chassis Tubular grid frame with steel roof and sides; other body parts such as doors, hood, fenders and rear cover made from CFK; integrated driver safety cell and defined front, rear and lateral crash structures and must be FIA/DMSB approval safety cage
Suspension (front) H&R Springs independent front and rear suspension, double-wishbone suspension, push-rod system with spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled dampers
Suspension (rear) as Front
Length 4,870 mm (192 in)
Width 1,845 mm (73 in)
Height 1,255 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase 2,795 mm (110 in)
Engine Custom-Built Mercedes-Benz 4,000 cc (4.0 L; 244.1 cu in) V8 90 degree cylinder angle, 32-valve, 2xDOHC, four valves per cylinder, air restricted to 2 x 28 mm by regulations, naturally aspirated (no Turbocharger), front engined
Transmission Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox with reverse, adjustable multi-plate limited-slip differential
Power Approx. 460 hp (343 kW)
Weight 1,070 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
13 x 18 inches
Competition history
Notable entrants Germany HWA Team
Germany Mücke Motorsport
Germany Persson Motorsport
Notable drivers Germany Bernd Schneider
Netherlands Christijan Albers
United Kingdom Gary Paffett
France Jean Alesi
Finland Mika Häkkinen
Germany Stefan Mücke
Greece Alexandros Margaritis
Canada Bruno Spengler
United Kingdom Jamie Green
Austria Mathias Lauda
Germany Daniel La Rosa
United Kingdom Susie Wolff
United Kingdom Paul di Resta
Debut 2004 Hockenheimring DTM round
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
33 (including non-championship race at Shanghai)211926
Constructors' Championships 2
Drivers' Championships 2

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM is a Touring car (DTM) constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM who permanently retired after 2003 season and based as Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 first generation car. Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM makes first roll-out on February 3, 2004 in the Circuit de Catalunya.[1]

Technical details

Like all racing cars of the DTM is based on the C-Class W203 DTM only look at 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 the duty still in the race, a 26.4-imperial gallons tank was not built as from 2012. 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 approximately more than 490 N·m (360 ft·lbf). The rear-wheel drive C-Class DTM also 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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