Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: C-Class
Manufacturer: Autobedrijf Albers Kruisstraat 3 9581EA MUSSELKANAAL, NL 0599-412803 http://www.autoalbers.nl [email protected] unique opportunity for the échte motorsports enthusiast and collector: this original 2006 HWA DTM Showcar is a één-to-één replica of the car with which Bernd Schneider won the DTM championship. This is a show car officially built by HWA AG, manufactured with the same bodywork, components and technology as the real racer, but executed as a display model without engine and gearbox.History & success:The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) is ééone of the most prestigious touring car championships in the world. In 2006, the HWA team dominated the season with Bernd Schneider behind the wheel of the AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203. Schneider started immediately with a win at Hockenheim, took his second victory at the EuroSpeedway Lausitzring, was on the podium in nine races and secured his fifth DTM title – an absolute record in the penultimate round at Le Mans.This Showcar is directly linked to that legendary championship year and was built at the time by HWA AG in Affalterbach, Germany – the company founded by Hans-Werner Aufrecht, the founder of AMG, and responsible for all Mercedes-Benz factory teams in the DTM.Technology & design:The 2006 C-Class DTM car’s were technical marvels:4.0-liter V8 engine, atmospheric, with approximately 470 horsepower (real race cars)Sequentiële 6-speed gearbox and rear-wheel driveCarbon fiber bodywork with extreme aerodynamics, wide wheel arches and large rear wingRace suspension and braking systems developed for maximum performanceAlthough this specimen is a Showcar and therefore does not contain a powertrain (engine/gearbox), all visual and structural details are identical to the real racer to perfection. It was built specifically for promotional purposes – used at sponsorship and marketing events – and therefore exudes not only sporting prowess, but also exclusivity.Exclusivity:Ex-Bernd Schneider / Vodafone HWA Team (2006 DTM champion)Originally built by HWA AG – the same company that also deployed the officialële race cars’sEén-to-één replica of the winning carSeldom seen object: only a few officialële showcars exist worldwide - from several years!Conclusion:This 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG HWA C-Class DTM Showcar represents a unique piece of motorsport history. A tribute to Bernd Schneider's legendary title, a symbol of AMG’s racing DNA, and a rare collector’s item that should not be missing from any serious motorsport collection.