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]
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.
Gallery
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Stefan Mücke during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Mika Häkkinen demonstrates Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM -
Mika Häkkinen burnouts Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Left rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM -
Mika Häkkinen during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Gary Paffett during 2007 Stars & Cars -
Alexandros Margaritis during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Daniel La Rosa during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Jean Alesi during 2006 Stars & Cars -
Bernd Schneider's Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM displayed during 2006 Stars & Cars
References
- ^ "Roll-out of the brand new AMG-Mercedes C-Class". dtm.com. 2004-02-03. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.
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