Mercedes-AMG C-Coupé DTM

DTM Mercedes-AMG C-Coupé
Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM


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)
CategoryDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor Mercedes-AMG
Designer(s)Gerhard Ungar
Michael Weiss
PredecessorMercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W204 DTM
SuccessorMercedes-AMG GT3
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones with H&R spring and damper units to front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods
Suspension (rear)As front
Length4,650–5,010 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-mounted
TransmissionHewland 6-speed sequential semi-automatic gearbox
BatteryBraille B128L Micro-Lite lithium racing battery 12 volts
Power460 hp (343 kW) (2012-2016) later over 500 hp (373 kW) (2017-2018) @ 7,500 rpm
Weight1,100 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
FuelAral Ultimate unleaded 102 RON racing gasoline
LubricantsPetronas Syntium 7000
BrakesAP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresHankook Ventus tyres
AMG (2012-2016) later ATS (2017-2018) forged aluminium wheels
ClutchZF 4-plate carbon fibre reinforced plastic clutch
Competition history
Notable entrants ART Grand Prix
HWA Team
Mücke Motorsport
Persson Motorsport
Notable drivers Jamie 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 Götz
Esteban Ocon
Felix Rosenqvist
Edoardo Mortara
Maro Engel
Sébastien Ogier
Debut2012 Hockenheimring 1 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters round
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
102 (including non-championship race at Olympiastadion Munich)313132
Constructors' Championships1 (2018)
Drivers' Championships2 (2015 and 2018)

The Mercedes-AMG C-Coupé 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-Coupé. 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-Coupé DTM was initially based on the C204 Mercedes-Benz C-Coupé; for the 2016 season it was updated to reflect the new C205 Mercedes-Benz C-Coupé body style.