The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM is a DTM

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constructed by the German

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. It was the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM which was permanently retired after the

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, 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

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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 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. The C-Class W203 DTM is powered by a

naturally-aspirated

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, power output approximately and maximum torque more than . 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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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

References

External links

Mercedes-Benz Motorsport website
{{Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing cars DTM (W203) Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters cars