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]

Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM

Category	Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor	Mercedes-Benz
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
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
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 33 (including non-championship race at Shanghai) 21 19 26
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 70 L; 18.5 US gal (15.4 imp gal) fuel tank. Since refuelling was still allowed in the race at this time, a 120 L; 31.7 US gal (26.4 imp gal) tank was not built. The C-Class W203 DTM is powered by a 4-litre Mercedes-Benz naturally-aspirated V8 engine, power output approximately 350 kW (469 hp) and torque more than 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅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
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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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  Left rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
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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
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  Bernd Schneider's Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM displayed during 2006 Stars & Cars