Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
The new car is the successor to the AMG Mercedes C-Class, which scored 84 victories in 156 races in the DTM series. HWA AG began development, design and construction of the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé in June 2010. The first chassis was assembled in June 2011, with the first vehicle completed in August.
The DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé was designed to meet the new and improved safety concept for 2012, which includes a state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and a roll cage made of high strength steel. The new car is also shorter and larger than its predecessor.
“This new-generation vehicle, based on our Mercedes-Benz C- Coupé, signals the introduction of an even more spectacular racing car from the start of 2012. I am certain that the spectators will get their money's worth from the three-way fight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the DTM next year,” said Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.
The technical specifications include the 4-litre V8 engine that boasts 500 bhp, fitted to a standard 6-speed transverse-mounted gearbox, rear-wheel drive, pneumatically operated sequential gear shift on steering wheel.
The rear wing is also supported from the top, as seen on several new LMP1 endurance cars. The front spoiler also extend forward as much as possible to general downforce on the front axle.
The new car is the successor to the AMG Mercedes C-Class, which scored 84 victories in 156 races in the DTM series. HWA AG began development, design and construction of the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé in June 2010. The first chassis was assembled in June 2011, with the first vehicle completed in August.
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| DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) |
The DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé was designed to meet the new and improved safety concept for 2012, which includes a state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and a roll cage made of high strength steel. The new car is also shorter and larger than its predecessor.
“This new-generation vehicle, based on our Mercedes-Benz C- Coupé, signals the introduction of an even more spectacular racing car from the start of 2012. I am certain that the spectators will get their money's worth from the three-way fight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the DTM next year,” said Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.
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| DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) |
The technical specifications include the 4-litre V8 engine that boasts 500 bhp, fitted to a standard 6-speed transverse-mounted gearbox, rear-wheel drive, pneumatically operated sequential gear shift on steering wheel.
The rear wing is also supported from the top, as seen on several new LMP1 endurance cars. The front spoiler also extend forward as much as possible to general downforce on the front axle.
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| DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) |