BMW M3 DTM (E92) explained

Car Name:BMW M3 DTM (E92)
Category:Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
Constructor: BMW
Predecessor:BMW M3 Sport Evolution
Successor:BMW M4 DTM
Designer:Dominic Harlow
Team: Team RBM
Team Schnitzer
Team MTEK
Team RMG
Drivers: Augusto Farfus
Joey Hand
Bruno Spengler
Martin Tomczyk
Timo Glock
Dirk Werner
Marco Wittmann
Andy Priaulx
Chassis:Carbon-fibre monocoque
Front Suspension:Pushrod with double wishbones coupled with Sachs dampers
Rear Suspension:As front
Length:47750NaN0
Width:19500NaN0
Height:12000NaN0
Wheelbase:27500NaN0
Engine Name:BMW P66
Capacity:40NaN0
Configuration:V8 90°
Turbo/Na:naturally aspirated,
Engine Position:front engined, longitudinally mounted
Power:4800NaN0 @ 7500 rpm, 500Nm torque
Battery:Braille B128L Micro-Lite lithium racing battery 12 volts
Gearbox Name:Hewland
Gears:6-speed
Type:sequential semi-automatic paddle shift
Weight:11000NaN0 (2012), 11100NaN0 (2013) including driver
Brakes:AP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads
Fuel:Aral Ultimate 102 RON
Lubricants:Castrol EDGE
Tyres:Hankook Ventus
BBS wheels
Debut:2012 Hockenheimring 1 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters round
Races:22 (including non-championship race at Olympiastadion Munich)
Wins:10
Cons Champ:2 (2012, 2013)
Drivers Champ:1 (2012)
Poles:9
Fastest Laps:7

The BMW M3 DTM is a DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer BMW. It was developed in 2010 and has been raced in DTM seasons since their return to the sport after 20 years absence in 2012 until the end of 2013 season before it was succeeded by BMW M4 DTM. It was designed by BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow. The M3 DTM was based on E92 production car.

History

BMW began development, design and construction of the BMW M3 DTM in October 2010 alongside the announcement of BMW return to DTM for 2012 season.[1] The first chassis was assembled in mid-2011, with the first vehicle completed in late 2011.[2]

Engine

See main article: BMW P66 Series. The BMW P66 engine in the BMW M3 DTM generates approx. 480 bhp with the air restrictor specified in the technical regulations.

Debut

With the homologation of the M3 DTM completed on March 1, 2012, the car's race debut was at the 2012 Hockenheimring DTM round on April 29, 2012.

Achievements

As of 2017, BMW M3 DTM scored ten victories, nine poles, seven fastest laps, two constructor title and one driver titles (courtesy of Bruno Spengler in 2012).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BMW returns to the DTM. Autocar.co.uk. Autocar.co.uk. October 18, 2010. October 18, 2010.
  2. Web site: BMW Concept Unveiled: 2012 BMW M3 DTM. 18 July 2011.