Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)
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]
 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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| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | Mercedes-Benz 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90 degree naturally aspirated front engine | ||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox | ||||||||
| 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 Rear: 13 x 18 inches | ||||||||
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| Debut | 2004 Hockenheimring DTM round | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 2 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 2 | ||||||||
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
Left front view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
Left rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
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
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
References
- "Roll-out of the brand new AMG-Mercedes C-Class". dtm.com. 2004-02-03. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.