The Opel Astra DTM was a specially-made and purpose-built touring car constructed by German car manufacturer Opel, for the DTM series, between 2000 and 2003.[ 3] [ 4]
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Opel Astra DTM[ 1] Category DTM (touring car )Constructor Opel Successor Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM Chassis Steel tubular spaceframe Suspension Double wishbone, adjustable coil-over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Length 4,470 mm (176 in) Width 1,850 mm (73 in) Height 1,250 mm (49 in) Axle track 1,600 mm (63 in) on front; 1,550 mm (61 in) on rear Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105 in) Engine Spiess-built Opel 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated , front engined , longitudinally mounted Transmission Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual transmission Power 462 hp (345 kW) @ 6,750 rpm Weight 1,080–1,110 kg (2,381–2,447 lb) Fuel Shell V-Power Racing unleaded (2004)Aral Ultimate 100 RON unleaded (2005)Lubricants Valvoline Racing Synthetic VR1 Motor Oil 10W-30 Brakes AP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and padsTyres Dunlop SP Sport Maxx BBS wheelsNotable entrants OPC Team Phoenix OPC Team HolzerDebut 2000 DTM Hockenheimring 1 round
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Opel Astra V8 Coupe DTM-car at the IAA 2003
Opel Astra V8 DTM Coupe on display in 2001