Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)
 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) | ||||||||
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| Constructor |
 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 |
HWA Team Mücke Motorsport Persson Motorsport | ||||||||
| Notable drivers |
Bernd Schneider Christijan Albers Gary Paffett Jean Alesi Mika Häkkinen Stefan Mücke Alexandros Margaritis Bruno Spengler Jamie Green Mathias Lauda Daniel La Rosa Susie Wolff Paul di Resta | ||||||||
| Debut | 2004 Hockenheimring DTM round | ||||||||
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| 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.
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
- Length: 4,870 mm (192 in)
- Width: 1,845 mm (73 in)
- Height: 1,255 mm (49 in)
- Weight: 1,070 kg (2,359 lb) with driver
- Wheelbase: 2,795 mm (110 in)
- Engine: Custom-built Mercedes-Benz V8, 90 degrees, 2xDOHC, 9000 rpm rev-limit, 4-valves per cylinder
- Displacement: 4,000 cc (4.0 L; 244.1 cu in)
- Exhaust systems: Remus three-way catalytic converter
- Aerodynamics: Aerodynamic modifications to front apron and side panels, flat underfloor, rear diffusor, standardized double-profile rear aerofoil
- Dampers: Bilstein
- Springs: H&R
- Fuel: Aral Ultimate 100 RON super-unleaded
- Fuel capacity: 14.3 imp gal (65 L; 17 US gal)
- Injector: Fuel injection
- Oil: Mobil 1 dry sump
- Pistons: Mahle
- Radiator fluid: Würth
- Brake fluid: Würth
- Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
- Power output: 476 hp (355 kW; 483 PS)
- Torque: Over 490 N·m (360 ft·lbf)
- Tyres: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, front: 265/660-R18, rear: 280/660-R18
- Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance
- Brakes: AP Racing standardized carbon brake system without ABS
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Intake air restrictors: Diameter of 2 x 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Safety equipment: Sabelt badged as BOSS seatbelt 6-point, rear view mirror, HANS device, helmet, headsock, race suit, NOMEX firesuit, racing gloves, racing socks, racing boots
- Transmission/Gearbox: Carbon-fiber cardan shaft 3-disc carbon-fiber clutch supplied by Sandtler (2000-2006), mechanically operated via a foot-operated pedal, standardized Xtrac 6-speed manual transmission with sequential gearshift, transaxle configuration with mechanical differential lock Rear-wheel drive without acceleration skid control
- Wheel suspension: Double wishbones with spring/damper units on the front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods
- Wheel rims: ATS aluminium wheels with a diameter of 18 inches and a width of 11 inches on the front axle / 12 inches on the rear axle; standardized tires with a diameter of 660 mm on front and rear axles
- ECU: Bosch Motronic MS 2.9
- Spark plugs: Bosch
- Battery: Bosch 12 volts
- Display instrumentation: Bosch DDU 4 Monochrome LCD Motorsport Display
- Steering wheel: Mercedes-Benz steering wheel with 4 buttons
- Traction control: No
- Ignition: Bosch CDI
- Car wiring harness: Bosch
- Data Logging Systems: Bosch
Gallery
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Left front view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
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Left rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
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Stefan Mücke during 2006 Stars & Cars
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Mika Häkkinen demonstrates Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
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Mika Häkkinen burnouts Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM during 2006 Stars & Cars
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Mika Häkkinen during 2006 Stars & Cars
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Gary Paffett during 2007 Stars & Cars
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Alexandros Margaritis during 2006 Stars & Cars
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Daniel La Rosa during 2006 Stars & Cars
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Jean Alesi during 2006 Stars & Cars
References
- ↑ "Roll-out of the brand new AMG-Mercedes C-Class". dtm.com. 2004-02-03.