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

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. 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

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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 fuel tank. Since refuelling was still allowed in the race at this time, a tank was not built. The C-Class W203 DTM is powered by a 4-litre

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, power output approximately and 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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References

External links

Mercedes-Benz Motorsport website
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