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

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  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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