Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)

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{{Racing car

| Car_name = Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM

| Image = DTM car mercedes2006.jpg

| caption =

| Category = Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)

| Constructor = {{flagicon|Germany}} Mercedes-Benz

| Predecessor = Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM

| Successor = Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM

| Designer =

| Team = {{flagicon|GER}} HWA Team
{{flagicon|GER}} Mücke Motorsport
{{flagicon|GER}} Persson Motorsport

| Drivers = {{flagicon|GER}} Bernd Schneider
{{flagicon|NED}} Christijan Albers
{{flagicon|GBR}} Gary Paffett
{{flagicon|FRA}} Jean Alesi
{{flagicon|FIN}} Mika Häkkinen
{{flagicon|GER}} Stefan Mücke
{{flagicon|GRE}} Alexandros Margaritis
{{flagicon|CAN}} Bruno Spengler
{{flagicon|GBR}} Jamie Green
{{flagicon|AUT}} Mathias Lauda
{{flagicon|GER}} Daniel La Rosa
{{flagicon|GBR}} Susie Wolff
{{flagicon|GBR}} Paul di Resta

| Technical ref =

| Chassis = Carbon-fibre composite monocoque

| Front suspension = Double wishbones with H&R spring/damper units to front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods

| Rear suspension = As front

| Length = {{convert|4870|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Width = {{convert|1845|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Height = {{convert|1255|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Wheelbase = {{convert|2795|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Track =

| Engine name = Mercedes-Benz

| Capacity = {{convert|4.0|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Configuration = V8 90 degree

| Turbo/NA = naturally aspirated

| Engine position = front engine

| Power = Approx. {{convert|460|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| Gearbox name = Xtrac

| Gears = 6-speed

| Type = sequential manual sport gearbox

| Differential =

| Weight = {{convert|1070|kg|lb|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} {{smaller|(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

| Debut = 2004 Hockenheimring DTM round

| Races = 33 {{smaller|(including non-championship race at Shanghai)}}

| Wins = 21

| Cons_champ = 2

| Drivers_champ = 2

| Poles = 19

| Fastest_laps = 26|

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.dtm.com/en/News/Roll-out-of-the-brand-new-AMG-Mercedes-C-Class.html|title=Roll-out of the brand new AMG-Mercedes C-Class|publisher=dtm.com|date=2004-02-03|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218211413/http://www.dtm.com/en/News/Roll-out-of-the-brand-new-AMG-Mercedes-C-Class.html|archivedate=2014-02-18}}

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 {{cvt|15.4|impgal|order=flip}} fuel tank. Since refuelling was still allowed in the race at this time, a {{cvt|26.4|impgal|order=flip}} tank was not built. The C-Class W203 DTM is powered by a 4-litre Mercedes-Benz naturally-aspirated V8 engine, power output approximately {{cvt|350|kW|0}} and torque more than {{cvt|500|Nm|lbft|0}}. 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

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Muecke.jpg|Stefan Mücke during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Haekkinen racing.jpg|Mika Häkkinen demonstrates Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM

File:DTM car mercedes2006 burnOut.jpg|Mika Häkkinen burnouts Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 rear view.jpg|Left rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Haekkinen2.jpg|Mika Häkkinen during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM Mercedes 2007 Paffet amk.jpg|Gary Paffett during 2007 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Margaritis.jpg|Alexandros Margaritis during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 LaRosa.jpg|Daniel La Rosa during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Alesi.jpg|Jean Alesi during 2006 Stars & Cars

File:DTM car mercedes2006 Schneider.jpg|Bernd Schneider's Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM displayed during 2006 Stars & Cars

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