Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DTM Safety Car (2011)

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG just being used as DTM safety car for season 2011. After the DTM presentation in Wiesbaden on April 10, 2011, the new safety car made ​​its debut on May 1, 2011 with the opening race the German Touring Car Masters at the Hockenheimring in Baden-Württemberg. V8 Sports Saloon just have to be modified slightly to demand his job DTM. The responsibility for development and production of Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Safety Car entrusted to specialists in the department of Entire Vehicle Development and AMG AMG Performance Studio.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Safety Car has a duty to ensure maximum safety for drivers and spectators in the event of dangerous situations such as extreme weather conditions, decisions regarding the deployment of the Safety Car was taken by Deutsche Motorsportbund (DMSB) - Germany's motor racing body set - which is responsible for implementation of safety and compliance as well as sports official functions in accordance with DTM rules. Driven by racer Jürgen Kastenholz (43), accident or other incident. When over the radio by Race Control, the Safety Car positions itself at the head of the DTM field and lead the cars in circuit racing to normal can be resumed.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG used only for the 2011 season DTM scales new heights in terms of design and technology: 3.6-liter V8 engine AMG has a very high output of 358 kW (487 hp) and peak torque of 600 Nm. Increased output versus the standard 336 kW (457 hp) engine is caused by the AMG Performance Package, which is optionally available for each model C63 AMG and allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds (4.4 Estate seconds). AMG Performance Package for the engine specialists have placed their trust in the transfer of technology from Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS: false pistons, connecting rods and lighter crankshaft has adopted the gull-wing model. Inertia under three pounds lighter components enable eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine to rev freely and respond more quickly. Distinguishing Features Performance Package includes variable intake manifold painted titanium gray and high-performance AMG braking system with disc brakes on front axle compound.