Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg have unveiled the 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe today in Frankfurt. The company’s new racer features a state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and a
roll cage made ​​of high-strength steel, plus each vehicle will come equipped with six energy-absorbing crash structures, which will offer
additional protection to the front, rear and sides.
The 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe tips the scale at 1.050 Kg,measures 5,010 m in length, 1,950 m in width and 1,210 m in height and features a full tank with a capacity of 120 litres.
The powering unit that will help the 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe be really competitive during races is a 4.0-litre V8 delivering 500 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque. This engine has 4-valves per cylinder and is mated to a six-speed pneumatically operated sequential gearbox that shifts through steering wheel mounted paddles.
The 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe has also been equipped with a mechanical differential lock, while its suspension uses a double wishbone architecture with springs and dampers at the front and pushrods at the rear.

Source: Mercedes