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The Audi 5 Series DTM (also known as the Audi A5 DTM (2012) later Audi RS5 DTM (2013-2018)) is a
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constructed by the German
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Audi AG for use in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. It was developed in 2011 and has been raced in DTM seasons
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-2018 before being replaced by updated turbo version of Audi RS5 Turbo DTM from 2019 season onwards. It was designed by former Audi Head of Research and Development Wolfgang Dürheimer. The A5 DTM replaced the retired
Audi A4 DTM The Audi A4 DTM is a 4-door touring car ( DTM) constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi. It was first developed for use in the 2004 DTM season, replacing the Audi TT DTM at the end of the 2003 DTM season. Based on the Audi A4, it was ...
at the end of the 2011 season and based on the production Audi A5.


A5 DTM

Audi began development, design and construction of the A5 DTM chassis in October 2010. The first A5 DTM chassis was assembled in May 2011, with the first vehicle completed in late-July. Codenamed R17 it was intended to see its first race in the 2012 DTM season. Replacing the successful A4 DTM which had been raced since 2004, the A5 had large shoes to fill. Built by
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, the completed A5 DTM was revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show on 12 September 2011. The A5 DTM was still fitted with a V8 engine that used in a previous
Audi A4 DTM The Audi A4 DTM is a 4-door touring car ( DTM) constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi. It was first developed for use in the 2004 DTM season, replacing the Audi TT DTM at the end of the 2003 DTM season. Based on the Audi A4, it was ...
and Abt-Audi TT DTM were built jointly by Audi and Neil Brown Engineering (NBE) rated at and coupled to a 6-speed transmission grafted from the previous A4 DTM car. It features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, engine electronics (Bosch MS 5.1) and the central display from the Audi R8 LMS, larger and wider tires from Hankook, 32-gallons safety fuel tank inside carbon fiber cell, and a large rear wing. In accordance with DTM regulations, side-impact zones designed by Zylon and Rohacell are incorporated into construction of the car. The fuel tank is also integrated into the carbon fiber monocoque for greater safety and reduced fire risk. At the beginning of the 2012 season,
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rules for DTM cars were changed, and an increase in minimum weight from to was mandated.


Début

With the homologation of the A5 DTM completed on 1 March 2012, the car's race début was at the 2012 Hockenheimring DTM round on 29 April 2012. Audi Sport Team Abt's Mattias Ekström won the pole only.


Teams and drivers

In the
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lined-up eight drivers on for three teams. Mattias Ekström, Timo Scheider,
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and
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start for Abt Sportsline. Phoenix Racing approached with Miguel Molina and
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. Filipe Albuquerque and Edoardo Mortara raced for
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. In the 2013 DTM season lined-up eight drivers on for four teams. Mattias Ekström and
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start for Abt Sportsline.
Mike Rockenfeller Mike Rockenfeller (born 31 October 1983), nicknamed "Rocky", is a German professional racing driver and was an Audi factory driver competing in the DTM and the FIA World Endurance Championship. He won his first DTM title in 2013, driving for ...
and Miguel Molina for Phoenix Racing. Timo Scheider and
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start for Audi Sport Team Abt. Filipe Albuquerque and Edoardo Mortara start for
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.


RS5 DTM

After the 2012 season, the vehicle was renamed RS5 DTM, correspond with the
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production model. It is powered by a naturally-aspirated engine and 2x DOHC camshafts. The engine itself is a custom-built Audi 4.0 L V8 with four valves per cylinder and a 90 degree V-angle. It has a power output of approximately and torque of . Front engined and longitudinally mounted engine mounting layout, the RS5's engine is indirect fuel injected. The RS5 DTM's ECU is a Bosch Motronic MS 5.1 and other components such as the CDI ignition are also supplied by Bosch. Audi RS5 DTM's debut during DTM preseason test at
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on 26–28 March 2013 by all Audi teams and drivers. The Audi RS5 DTM's race debut was at the 2013 Hockenheimring DTM round on 5 May 2013. Audi Sport Team Abt's Timo Scheider won the pole only. On 4 March 2014, the RS5 DTM was redesigned and launched during 2014 Geneva Motor Show. During development, the vehicle was codenamed "RC3." After the 2018 2nd Hockenheimring rounds and Jerez post-season testing of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, the Audi RS5 DTM machine was permanently retired from competition and replaced with the newly-turbo updated Audi RS5 Turbo DTM machine starting from the 2019 season.


Production Edition

The Audi A5 DTM is special version of the standard Audi A5 production car. It was revealed at the 2013 International Motor Show at Geneva on March 6, 2013, in celebration of
Mike Rockenfeller Mike Rockenfeller (born 31 October 1983), nicknamed "Rocky", is a German professional racing driver and was an Audi factory driver competing in the DTM and the FIA World Endurance Championship. He won his first DTM title in 2013, driving for ...
's 2013 DTM overall victory. It includes a choice of 4 engines (2.0 TDI quattro (), 3.0 TDI quattro (), 2.0 TFSI quattro (), and 3.0 TFSI quattro ()); a choice of 3 body colours (Misano red, Daytona gray and Glacier white), DTM badges on the door sill trims, fenders and the side sills; a fixed rear wing in body color, exterior mirrors in aluminum look, and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels in a 5 V-spoke design. Only 300 such vehicles were built. The vehicle went on sale on 21 October 2013.


Gallery

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File:2014 DTM HockenheimringII Jamie Green by 2eight 8SC3270.jpg, 2014 RS5 DTM RC3 (
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) File:Mattias Ekström (Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM -5), DTM Budapest 2016 (29922815295).jpg, 2016 RS5 DTM RC3 (Mattias Ekström) File:Mattias Ekström, Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM, DTM Zandvoort 2017 (36625780796).jpg, 2017 RS5 DTM RC3 (Mattias Ekström) File:DTM Brands Hatch 2013 - -12 Jamie Green (GBR), Audi RS5 DTM (9262680363).jpg, RS5 DTM R17 File:2017-03-07 Geneva Motor Show 1324.JPG, RS5 DTM RC3


References


External links


Audi RS5 DTM Car Specifications
{{Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing cars RS5 DTM Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters cars