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  • Audi Has Finally Demonstrated the A5 DTM Machine!

    2015 Audi A5 DTMAudi takes the DNA of the DTM from the track to the road by incorporating in the Audi A5 DTM Special Edition. The powerful 3.0 TDI unit comes with a total of 245 hp (180 kW), supported by stylish 20-inch wheels, attractive design and cozy and functional interior.

    Audi A5 DTM has a lot in common with its racetrack sibling. First of all, the design remains strongly influenced by the sporty version. The front lid, doors and rear window are restyled and emblazoned with DTM and Audi Sports logos. Furthermore, the Misano Red finish contrasts with the glossy black additions on the fronts and rear. In addition, the front apron and the air intakers also contribute the overall beautiful looks.

    2015 Audi A5 DTM

    On the other hand, the interior comes with dominating highly contour seats, backrest covers and inlays and central console painted in red. The additional red stitching further enhances the looks and exclusivity of the vehicle, just like the sporty steering wheel and the stainless steel pedals.

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    Under the hood, the special 3.0 TDI unit that provides 245 hp (180 kW) and 580 Nm of torque, paired to a seven-speed S tronic gearbox helps the AWD vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and to achieve a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    2015 Audi A5 DTM

    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM
    2015 Audi A5 DTM

    Source: Audi

  • Geneva Motor Show: Premiere For Audi RS 5 DTM

    Audi-RS-5-DTM-THUMBAt the Geneva Motor Show was just presented the racecar for the DTM 2013 – the exceptional Audi RS 5 DTM. Model’s technical specifications are matching all of the regulations demanded.

    Although the car’s specifications for the 2012 season were perfect, there were also made some additional development, butt only in limited form. Over the winter, the Audi Sport DTM team put its attention on identifying if any of the 4,000 components in the racecar from the 2012 season offered any potential for optimization.

    The name of the model is also new. This Audi motorsport car also establishes a direct reference in the DTM to the company’s successful production models. In addition the abbreviation ‘RS’ stands for the sportiest Audi models. In fact, the performance data of the current RS 5 and RS 5 DTM are very similar, hence the Audi RS 5 DTM was born.

    To go further into detail, eight examples of th RS 5 DTM will take part in the grid for the 2013 DTM. They are fielded by the three proven Audi Sport squads Abt Sportsline, Phoenix and Rosberg. The drivers have been also selected. Among them is one newcomer – Jamie Green from Great Britain, who will join DTM Champion Mattias Ekström (Sweden) at Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline.

    The most successful driver combination in the entire DTM 2013 field were Ekström and Green, who achieved 25 race wins and two championship titles. Additionally, nine DTM race wins are attributed to the other Audi driver teams which have remained almost identical since the 2012 season: the double DTM Champion Timo Scheider (Germany) and Adrien Tambay (France) compete for Audi Sport Team Abt, Miguel Molina (Spain) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) for Audi Sport Team Phoenix, Filipe Albuquerque (Portugal) and Edoardo Mortara (Italy/France) for Audi Sport Team Rosberg.

    On 5th of May is when the new DTM season starts, and here are already known ten events, six of which are in Germany. The other will be held in Austria, Great Britain and the Netherlands and in Moscow. Audi RS 5 DTM will appear officially in public for the first time at the DTM test between 19th and 26th of April 26 and 29 in Barcelona and from 9th to 12th of April in Hockenheim, where a grandstand is open for spectators on the first day.

    Audi RS 5 DTM
    Audi RS 5 DTM

    Source: Audi

  • Audi TT RS DTM – A chance to get back to German Touring Car Championships

    Audi TT RS DTM will be run by Raeder Motorsport in two test races this month. There is a chance for the company to come back to the German Touring Car Championships.

    The car is developed in partnership with Audi’s Technical Development and Quattro divisions.

    It is powered by the well-known 2.5 liter turbocharged TFSI engine, but a little upgraded with some parts from the Audi R8 LMS.

    Audi TT RS will be running in the SP 4T class at the Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring on October 16 and 30. The test pilots are Marc Hennerici and Christopher Mies. (more…)