Audi 5 Series DTM

[1] Built by Audi Sport in Ingolstadt, the completed A5 DTM was revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show on 12 September 2011.

It features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, engine electronics (Bosch MS 5.1) and the central display from the Audi R8 LMS, larger and wider tires from Hankook, 32-gallons safety fuel tank inside carbon fiber cell, and a large rear wing.

In accordance with DTM regulations, side-impact zones designed by Zylon and Rohacell are incorporated into construction of the car.

The fuel tank is also integrated into the carbon fiber monocoque for greater safety and reduced fire risk.

Mattias Ekström, Timo Scheider, Adrien Tambay and Rahel Frey start for Abt Sportsline.

After the 2018 2nd Hockenheimring rounds and Jerez post-season testing of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, the Audi RS5 DTM machine was permanently retired from competition and replaced with the newly-turbo updated Audi RS5 Turbo DTM machine starting from the 2019 season.

It was revealed at the 2013 International Motor Show at Geneva on 6 March 2013, in celebration of Mike Rockenfeller's 2013 DTM overall victory.

It includes a choice of 4 engines (2.0 TDI quattro (177 PS (130 kW)), 3.0 TDI quattro (245 PS (180 kW)), 2.0 TFSI quattro (225 PS (165 kW)), and 3.0 TFSI quattro (272 PS (200 kW))); a choice of 3 body colours (Misano red, Daytona gray and Glacier white), DTM badges on the door sill trims, fenders and the side sills; a fixed rear wing in body color, exterior mirrors in aluminum look, and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels in a 5 V-spoke design.