Today's DTM has almost become a struggle field for Mercedes-Benz , BMW , and Audi , but it is still a legend that attracts the world. In its development process, it has created many classic racing cars, as well as performance-based cars derived from corresponding technologies.
For this reason, we selected several cars that failed to join our actual testing team this time, but they also play a significant role in the world car world and have DTM bloodlines to express our tribute to them.
RS5 DTM
In addition to Mercedes-Benz and BMW racing cars, RS5 DTM is the only other racing car that continues to gallop on the DTM field. RS5 DTM is another successful work after the previous generation racing A4 DTM. It won 10 victories in 18 big and small events as soon as it appeared.
vehicle is assembled from about 4,000 handmade parts. The maximum power of the V8 naturally aspirated engine reaches 340kW. The chassis is made of a large amount of carbon fiber materials to control the weight to 160kg. The use of reinforced components such as carbon fiber single steel cages can meet the event safety standards.
is a demanding lightweight, Audi doesn't even miss painting. It is reported that the new model can reduce weight by one kilogram compared to the old model. makes the full weight of racing cars, including drivers, only 1,110 kilograms of . Among them, lightweight technologies such as improving manufacturing materials and improving parts structure are indispensable, and these technologies have also been popularized on the mass-produced car RS5.
RS5
The new generation of RS5 has been officially unveiled earlier. The most exciting thing about the new model is that it canceled the previous power combination and instead equipped with , a 2.9T V6 twin-turbocharged engine. With the maximum power of still 450 horsepower, the torque is increased to 600 Nm , and it is expected to be 3.9 seconds to accelerate from 100 kilometers with the new 8-speed automatic transmission.
This is the V8 specification required for the RS5 power unit configuration to break away from the DTM event for the first time (previously a 4.2-liter V8 FSI engine). Does it mean that DTM may also have to bow to small-displacement environmental protection needs in the future and modify the competition rules? In any case, the carbon ceramic brakes, sports kits, lightweight designs of new RS5 still have a consistent relationship with the RS5 DTM!
V8 DTM
Although Vectra performed poorly in the DTM field in 2004, Opper announced that 26005 officially withdrew from DTM, this does not hinder its performance in the arena and is still talked about by car fans.
It is worth mentioning that Opel recorded every performance on the track as the test data of the new car track, setting a lot of new speed records, which also left valuable assets for the commercially available OPC projects.
Opel Vectra OPCh
Opel Vevtra OPC has many advanced technologies developed by Opel through DTM, such as the IDS interactive driving control chassis system that can synchronize steering, suspension and braking system , helping the vehicle turn more accurately in extreme driving states.
widely used high-strength materials to ensure vehicle stiffness while also improving lightweight; upgraded electronic stability program ESP Plus can quickly adjust the braking status of each wheel when is less than . All kinds of high-tech configurations are thanks to the experience accumulated by Opel in DTM.
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth DTM
Although Sierra, a very famous car under the Ford brand, has never been introduced to the mainland Chinese market, this cannot erase its glory as the master of FordMotorsport technology.
Its engine and 5-speed gearbox bring it unquestionably powerful power. It has a large number of aerodynamic kits, upgraded oil circuits and cooling systems, and advanced and reliable Garrett T04 turbocharger and other high-tech equipment have passed the event inspection.
also made this car a popular contestant before Ford withdrew from the DTM event in 1992, and even won the title of Ford in in 1989.
Sierra
I was fortunate to come into contact with Ford Sierra when I was young. It was a European front-facing and rear-wheel drive car (from Ford Europe) in the 1980s and 1990s.
Its chassis is very solid and strong, the engine is durable, but the power is ordinary, and the circuit is a little ill, but the modification is full of fun.
Later, although the subsequent model of Sierra became the front-wheel drive Mondeo , thanks to Sierra's skill from DTM, its handling performance is still praised today.
