Mercedes C63 AMG DTM Safety Car 2011

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DTM safety car for the season 2011. After the DTM presentation in Wiesbaden on 10 April 2011, made the new safety car made its debut on 1st May 2011, with the season opening race for the German Touring Car Masters at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg. Powered by racer Jürgen Kastenholz (43), Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Safety Car has a duty to the highest level of safety for drivers and spectators in the event of dangerous situations such as extreme weather conditions, accidents or other incidents guaranteed. If by radio from the Race Control, the safety car is positioned at the head of the DTM field and run the cars in circuit racing can continue normally.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is only for the 2011 DTM season climbs to new heights in terms of design and technology used: 3.6-liter V8 AMG engine has a very high power of 358 hp (487 kW) and a maximum torque of 600 Nm. Performance improvement over the standard 336 hp (457 kW) engine will speed caused by the AMG Performance Package that is optional for each model C63 AMG and let the car 0-100 km / h in 4.3 seconds (4.4 seconds Estate. ) AMG Performance Package for the engine specialists have confidence in the transfer of technology from Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS contact: false pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft easier the gull-wing model adopted. Inertia rev enable easier under three pounds eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine components freely and responds quickly.

New tools such as innovative AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, including start-up wet clutch and four modes of transmission and dual clutching and Race Start function for optimum driving dynamics. Distinguishing features of this model are an aluminum bonnet with power domes change, new grille, new headlamps, a new AMG rear apron with diffuser more typical black-and rear-axle cooling.

The adjustable threaded suspension, differential lock and 3-stage ESP ® offers a high degree of dexterity and excellent grip on the track. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DTM Safety Car shoes with a multi-AMG light-alloy wheels in matte black with a high-gloss rim flange, 235/35 R 19 front and 255/30 R 19 tires rear painted. The AMG high-performance braking system is designed for track racing, composite disc brakes with six-piston front brake calipers and steel brake discs with four-piston brake calipers on the rear axle, all discs are internally ventilated and perforated. Meanwhile, the AMG sports exhaust system with silencer specially produced a clear AMG V8 sound.

DTM safety car for a typical C63 AMG DTM Safety standards such as mobile logo compared, LED light strip on the roof and flashing LED strobe lights on the front and rear axle. An indicator is illuminated with light and the words “Safety Car” on the trunk lid makes the car easier to see in bad weather. To facilitate communication with the Race Control, the safety car equipped with radio and TV monitor. The two AMG sports bucket seats with four-point seat belts provide perfect lateral support for managers and co-pilot, while the AMG Performance steering wheel provides in nappa leather / Alcantara steering wheel with shift paddles on the steering wheel for optimum vehicle control.