Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM Mk. I (top) Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM Mk. II (center) Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM Mk. III (bottom)
Braille B128L Micro-Lite lithium racing battery 12 volts
Power
460 hp (343 kW) (2012-2016) later over 500 hp (373 kW) (2017-2018) @ 7,500 rpm
Weight
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) (2012); 1,110 kg (2,447 lb) (2013-2014); 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) (2015-2016); 1,125 kg (2,480 lb) + BoP weight allowance of 1,095–1,140 kg (2,414–2,513 lb) (2017 - abolished since Austrian round); 1,115 kg (2,458 lb) (2018) including driver
HWA AG began development, design and construction of the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé in June 2010. The first chassis was assembled in June 2011, with the first vehicle completed in August. At the end of the 2018 season, Mercedes-Benz left the DTM after 19 years as they will be switching to Formula E from the 2019–20 season; this will be the last Mercedes vehicle in the DTM to date.[1]
Characteristicsedit
The DTM AMG-Mercedes C-Coupé was designed to meet the new and improved safety concept for 2012, which includes a state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and a roll cage made of high strength steel. In order to improve driver protection in the event of an accident, all safety-related components such as the fire extinguishing system and fuel tank have been incorporated into the monocoque. Furthermore, each vehicle is equipped with six crash structures to give the driver additional protection to the front, rear and sides. These carbon fibre crash structures are designed to gradually absorb impact energy, so that the driver is not exposed to high deceleration forces.
The new safety concept was developed jointly by rights holder and promoter ITR e.V., the DMSB and the three manufacturers – Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In order to verify the performance of the DTM safety concept, the DMSB developed a test programme, which was carried out and analyzed by DEKRA, the independent testing organization. All tests were completed without any problems.
The new DTM AMG-Mercedes C-Coupé is based on the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé, which celebrated its world premiere in autumn 2011.[2]
Chassisedit
The Mercedes-Benz C-Coupé DTM was built to supersede the Mercedes-Benz C-Class race car, a chassis was made directly connected to the carbon fibre monocoque is a roll cage of high-strength steel; CFRP crash elements on the side, front and rear.
Weightedit
At the beginning of the 2012 season, homologation rules for DTM cars were changed, an increase in minimum weight from 1,050 kg to 1,110 kg was mandated.
As of August 2017, Mercedes-AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM scored 19 victories, 17 poles, 20 fastest laps and 2 driver titles.
Referencesedit
^Klein, Jamie (25 July 2017). "Mercedes to quit DTM after 2018, confirms Formula E entry". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
^mercedes-benz.com. . mercedes-benz.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Mercedes AMG C Coupe DTM news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message The Mercedes AMG C Coupe DTM is a silhouette racing car designed by Mercedes Benz for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters championship Mercedes Benz chose the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt to present the new 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe It is the successor to the AMG Mercedes C Klasse race car which was permanently retired after the 2011 season Since 2015 the car has been renamed Mercedes AMG C63 DTM The C Coupe DTM was initially based on the C204 Mercedes Benz C Coupe for the 2016 season it was updated to reflect the new C205 Mercedes Benz C Coupe body style DTM Mercedes AMG C CoupeMercedes AMG C63 DTMMercedes Benz AMG C63 Class Coupe DTM Mk I top Mercedes Benz AMG C63 Class Coupe DTM Mk II center Mercedes Benz AMG C63 Class Coupe DTM Mk III bottom CategoryDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters Touring Cars ConstructorMercedes AMGDesigner s Gerhard UngarMichael WeissPredecessorMercedes Benz AMG C Class W204 DTMSuccessorMercedes AMG GT3Technical specificationsChassisCarbon fibre monocoqueSuspension front Double wishbones with H amp R spring and damper units to front and rear axles actuated via pushrodsSuspension rear As frontLength4 650 5 010 mm 183 197 in Width1 950 mm 77 in Height1 250 mm 49 in Axle track1 950 mm 77 in Wheelbase2 750 mm 108 in EngineMercedes AMG 4 0 L 244 cu in V8 90 naturally aspirated front engined longitudinally mountedTransmissionHewland 6 speed sequential semi automatic gearboxBatteryBraille B128L Micro Lite lithium racing battery 12 voltsPower460 hp 343 kW 2012 2016 later over 500 hp 373 kW 2017 2018 7 500 rpmWeight1 100 kg 2 425 lb 2012 1 110 kg 2 447 lb 2013 2014 1 120 kg 2 469 lb 2015 2016 1 125 kg 2 480 lb BoP weight allowance of 1 095 1 140 kg 2 414 2 513 lb 2017 abolished since Austrian round 1 115 kg 2 458 lb 2018 including driverFuelAral Ultimate unleaded 102 RON racing gasolineLubricantsPetronas Syntium 7000BrakesAP Racing carbon brake discs with 6 piston calipers and padsTyresHankook Ventus tyresAMG 2012 2016 later ATS 2017 2018 forged aluminium wheelsClutchZF 4 plate carbon fibre reinforced plastic clutchCompetition historyNotable entrantsART Grand Prix HWA Team Mucke Motorsport Persson MotorsportNotable driversJamie Green Ralf Schumacher Gary Paffett Christian Vietoris David Coulthard Robert Wickens Roberto Merhi Susie Wolff Daniel Juncadella Pascal Wehrlein Paul di Resta Vitaly Petrov Lucas Auer Maximilian Gotz Esteban Ocon Felix Rosenqvist Edoardo Mortara Maro Engel Sebastien OgierDebut2012 Hockenheimring 1 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters roundRacesWinsPolesF Laps102 including non championship race at Olympiastadion Munich 313132Constructors Championships1 2018 Drivers Championships2 2015 and 2018 Contents 1 History 2 Characteristics 3 Chassis 3 1 Weight 4 Engines 5 Achievements 6 References 7 External linksHistory editHWA AG began development design and construction of the DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe in June 2010 The first chassis was assembled in June 2011 with the first vehicle completed in August At the end of the 2018 season Mercedes Benz left the DTM after 19 years as they will be switching to Formula E from the 2019 20 season this will be the last Mercedes vehicle in the DTM to date 1 Characteristics editThe DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe was designed to meet the new and improved safety concept for 2012 which includes a state of the art carbon fibre monocoque and a roll cage made of high strength steel In order to improve driver protection in the event of an accident all safety related components such as the fire extinguishing system and fuel tank have been incorporated into the monocoque Furthermore each vehicle is equipped with six crash structures to give the driver additional protection to the front rear and sides These carbon fibre crash structures are designed to gradually absorb impact energy so that the driver is not exposed to high deceleration forces The new safety concept was developed jointly by rights holder and promoter ITR e V the DMSB and the three manufacturers Audi BMW and Mercedes Benz In order to verify the performance of the DTM safety concept the DMSB developed a test programme which was carried out and analyzed by DEKRA the independent testing organization All tests were completed without any problems The new DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe is based on the latest Mercedes Benz C Class Coupe which celebrated its world premiere in autumn 2011 2 Chassis editThe Mercedes Benz C Coupe DTM was built to supersede the Mercedes Benz C Class race car a chassis was made directly connected to the carbon fibre monocoque is a roll cage of high strength steel CFRP crash elements on the side front and rear Weight edit At the beginning of the 2012 season homologation rules for DTM cars were changed an increase in minimum weight from 1 050 kg to 1 110 kg was mandated Engines editThe Mercedes AMG C Coupe DTM car was powered by a Mercedes Benz AMG naturally aspirated DOHC engine that carried over from previous Mercedes Benz AMG W204 C Class DTM W203 C Class DTM and CLK DTM cars The engine was a 4 0 litre 90 degree V8 with four valves per cylinder indirect fuel injection air restricted to 2 x 28 mm by regulations The power output is approximately 483 hp 360 kW 490 PS with a torque of 500 N m 369 lbf ft Achievements editAs of August 2017 Mercedes AMG C63 Class Coupe DTM scored 19 victories 17 poles 20 fastest laps and 2 driver titles References edit Klein Jamie 25 July 2017 Mercedes to quit DTM after 2018 confirms Formula E entry Motorsport com Motorsport com Retrieved 25 July 2017 mercedes benz com The New 2012 Mercedes Benz C Coupe DTM mercedes benz com Archived from the original on 13 December 2011 Retrieved 9 September 2011 External links editMercedes Benz C Coupe DTM Car Specifications Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mercedes AMG C Coupe DTM amp oldid 1126090905, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
