Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W204)

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM is a DTM-championship touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was the facelift version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM and based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 second generation car. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[1]

Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM
Mika Häkkinen drove his Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM during 2007 Stars & Cars
CategoryDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor Mercedes-Benz
PredecessorMercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
SuccessorMercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-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
Length4,872 mm (192 in)
Width1,845 mm (73 in)
Height1,255 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase2,795 mm (110 in)
EngineMercedes-Benz 4,000 cc (244 cu in) V8 90 degree naturally aspirated front engined
TransmissionXtrac (2007) later Hewland (2008-2011) 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox
PowerApprox. 460 hp (343 kW)
Weight1,040 kg (2,293 lb) in 2007-2008
1,050 kg (2,315 lb) in 2009-2011 (including driver)
FuelAral Ultimate 102 RON
LubricantsMobil 1 (2007-2010)
Petronas Syntium (2011)
TyresDunlop SP Sport Maxx (2007-2010)
Hankook Ventus (2011)
Front: 265/660 - R18
Rear: 280/660 - R18
AMG 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
Bruno Spengler
Jamie Green
Mika Häkkinen
Paul di Resta
Gary Paffett
Mathias Lauda
Ralf Schumacher
Maro Engel
Susie Wolff
David Coulthard
Congfu Cheng
Christian Vietoris
Renger van der Zande
Debut2007 Hockenheimring DTM round
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
54 (including non-championship race at Olympiastadion Munich)312125
Constructors' Championships1
Drivers' Championships1

Technical details

Like all racing cars in the DTM it is based on the C-Class W203 DTM and looked like the eponymous series cars. The prototype was constructed on 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 as from 2012. The C-Class W204 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 490 N⋅m (361 lbf⋅ft). The rear-wheel drive C-Class DTM also has a sequential 6-speed sports transmission, a 3-plate carbon fiber clutch supplied by Sandtler (2007-2010), then ZF (2011) and an adjustable multi-disc limited-slip differential.

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References
  1. "New AMG-Mercedes C-Class presented in Geneva". dtm.com. 2007-03-06. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.
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