Opel Astra DTM

The Opel Astra DTM was a specially-made and purpose-built touring car constructed by German car manufacturer Opel, for the DTM series, between 2000 and 2003.[3][4]

Opel Astra DTM[1]
CategoryDTM (touring car)
ConstructorOpel
SuccessorOpel Vectra GTS V8 DTM
Technical specifications[2]
ChassisSteel tubular spaceframe
SuspensionDouble wishbone, adjustable coil-over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length4,470 mm (176 in)
Width1,850 mm (73 in)
Height1,250 mm (49 in)
Axle track1,600 mm (63 in) on front; 1,550 mm (61 in) on rear
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105 in)
EngineSpiess-built Opel 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionXtrac 6-speed sequential manual transmission
Power462 hp (345 kW) @ 6,750 rpm
Weight1,080–1,110 kg (2,381–2,447 lb)
FuelShell V-Power Racing unleaded (2004)
Aral Ultimate 100 RON unleaded (2005)
LubricantsValvoline Racing Synthetic VR1 Motor Oil 10W-30
BrakesAP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresDunlop SP Sport Maxx
BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsOPC Team Phoenix
OPC Team Holzer
Debut2000 DTM Hockenheimring 1 round
Opel Astra V8 Coupe DTM-car at the IAA 2003
Opel Astra V8 DTM Coupe on display in 2001

References

    1. "Opel Astra V8 Coupé DTM, 2001 [Auta5P ID:11023 EN]". auta5p.eu.
    2. "2002 Opel Astra V8 Coupe". Retrieved 4 December 2022.
    3. Moore, Alina (December 12, 2005). "2003 Opel Astra DTM". TopSpeed.
    4. Florea, Ciprian (May 24, 2021). "Astra DTM Racer Lapping the Nurburgring Is Proof That Opel Should Offer a V8". autoevolution.
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