The new DTM cars: Even more spectacular!

Among the major changes, note that the 2012 version will be a little more powerful than the current cars (500 hp instead of 480) but still driven by an atmospheric V8, and aerodynamic elements, however, a little less developed. These cars will henceforth cuts 2 doors (4-door sedans at this time) and will be equipped with sequential gear box with paddle orders.

At Audi, it will be based on the A5 to be used in replacement of the current A4. BMW, it will be BASED classic 3 Series while at Mercedes C-Class will be the inspiration for this new race car that still appears more dramatic than the models used in recent seasons.

Note that Bruno Spengler has not been invited to the first laps of the Mercedes DTM 2012 Gary Paffett his teammate taking care of the work, which further strengthens the rumor that the driver quebecois has already and already signs with BMW for the next year.