Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W204)

Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM
Mika Häkkinen drove his Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM during 2007 Stars & Cars
CategoryDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
ConstructorGermany Mercedes-Benz
PredecessorMercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM
SuccessorMercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones with H&R spring/damper units to front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods
Suspension (rear)As front
Length4,872 mm (192 in)
Width1,845 mm (73 in)
Height1,255 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase2,795 mm (110 in)
EngineMercedes-Benz 4,000 cc (244 cu in) V8 90 degree naturally aspirated front engined
TransmissionXtrac (2007) later Hewland (2008-2011) 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox
PowerApprox. 460 hp (343 kW)
Weight1,040 kg (2,293 lb) in 2007-2008
1,050 kg (2,315 lb) in 2009-2011 (including driver)
FuelAral Ultimate 102 RON
LubricantsMobil 1 (2007-2010)
Petronas Syntium (2011)
TyresDunlop SP Sport Maxx (2007-2010)
Hankook Ventus (2011)
Front: 265/660 - R18
Rear: 280/660 - R18
AMG forged aluminium wheels
Front: 12 x 18 inches
13 x 18 inches
Competition history
Notable entrantsGermany HWA Team
Germany Mücke Motorsport
Germany Persson Motorsport
Notable driversGermany Bernd Schneider
Canada Bruno Spengler
United Kingdom Jamie Green
Finland Mika Häkkinen
United Kingdom Paul di Resta
United Kingdom Gary Paffett
Austria Mathias Lauda
Germany Ralf Schumacher
Germany Maro Engel
United Kingdom Susie Wolff
United Kingdom David Coulthard
China Congfu Cheng
Germany Christian Vietoris
Netherlands Renger van der Zande
Debut2007 Hockenheimring DTM round
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
54 (including non-championship race at Olympiastadion Munich)312125
Constructors' Championships1
Drivers' Championships1

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM is a DTM-championship touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was the facelift version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM and based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 second generation car. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[1]

  1. ^ "New AMG-Mercedes C-Class presented in Geneva". dtm.com. 2007-03-06. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.