March 28, 2024
Mercedes

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG in the flesh

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG

The Germans from Mercedes decided that the Frankfurt Motor Show is the best opportunity to reveal the high performance racing model for the 2012 DTM season. The new C-Class Coupe DTM AMG has a difficult task to continue making history as the previous model did.

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG
Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG

To be more precise, Mercedes won 83 races from a total of 156, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg being the people accredited to present the new racing model.

At the exterior, the German supercar sports a wide body kit including bulky front and rear bumpers, side skirts, carbon fiber front lip, a massive rear wing but also new wheels with high-performance Hankook tires.

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG
Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG

“Development, design and manufacture of the new car began in June 2010 at HWA headquarters in Affalterbach, near Stuttgart, Germany. HWA is responsible for production of the cars, including engines,” says Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG
Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG

The safety features of this model include an integrated fuel tank, a steel roll cage but also a new chassis made of carbon fiber, components required for the new regulations of the 2012 season.

Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG
Mercedes C-Class Coupe DTM AMG

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