2012 Audi A5 DTM

The 2012 Audi A5 DTM appears lower and sturdier than its successful predecessor with which Audi has won four of the last seven DTM titles.

The combination of a carbon fiber monocoque and steel cage sets new standards in terms of safety for a race touring car. The requirements for the front and rear crash absorbers have been increased as well. The 2012 Audi A5 DTM will be presented today in Frankfurt Motor Show.

In 2012 new Technical Regulations will come into effect in the DTM,” says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. We’re convinced that we’ll be able to continue Audi’s success story with it in the DTM.”

The racing model adopts the current A4 DTM’s V8 engine with a power output of about 460 hp (340 kW) will be adopted from the successful A4 DTM nearly unchanged.

The Audi A5 DTM is 5.01 meters long, 1.95 meters wide and 1.15 meters low. The wheelbase of all DTM vehicles is identical, i.e. 2,750 millimeters. The exclusive tire partner Hankook is supplying larger and wider tires with dimensions resembling those of LMP2 sports cars.

It would allow the current distance of a DTM race to be covered without a refueling stop. This creates a stronger visual resemblance between the race car and the production model.

"In the past, Audi has had very innovative solutions particularly in the area of aerodynamics in the DTM," says Dr. Martin Mühlmeier, Head of Engineering at Audi Sport. Since then testing of the Audi A5 DTM has been in progress.