Mercedes took the wraps off their new silver surfer that will challenge next year’s DTM. F1 ‘superstar’ drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg were there today in Frankfurt to show the new AMG C-Coupe in motorsport guise.
The new German-bread racer comes with an advanced arbon fiber monocoque plus a roll cage made of high-strength steel. To take care of the race driver, each vehicle will come equipped with six energy-absorbing crash structures, which will offer additional protection to the front, rear and sides.
The power comes from a 4.0-liter racing V8 that puts out 500 horsepower. This is mated to a six-speed pneumatically operated sequential gearbox that shifts through steering wheel mounted paddles. To cope with the power, the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe has double wishbone suspension.
“Mercedes-Benz chose the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt to present the new 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé. The new car is the successor to the AMG Mercedes C-Class, which scored 84 victories in 156 races to become the most successful vehicle in the 27-year history of the DTM. 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,” the automaker says.
“This new-generation vehicle, based on our Mercedes-Benz C- Coupé, signals the introduction of an even more spectacular racing car from the start of 2012. I am certain that the spectators will get their money's worth from the three-way fight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the DTM next year,” added Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.
The power comes from a 4.0-liter racing V8 that puts out 500 horsepower. This is mated to a six-speed pneumatically operated sequential gearbox that shifts through steering wheel mounted paddles. To cope with the power, the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe has double wishbone suspension.
“Mercedes-Benz chose the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt to present the new 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé. The new car is the successor to the AMG Mercedes C-Class, which scored 84 victories in 156 races to become the most successful vehicle in the 27-year history of the DTM. 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,” the automaker says.
“This new-generation vehicle, based on our Mercedes-Benz C- Coupé, signals the introduction of an even more spectacular racing car from the start of 2012. I am certain that the spectators will get their money's worth from the three-way fight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the DTM next year,” added Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.