DTM 2012 BMW M3 DTM car - Page 5

**BertMk2** · 24 Oct 2011, 08:43 (Ref:2975900)

The Audi looks really ugly compared with the other two, looking forward to seeing them all racing though. Hopefully the lack of spindly little aero parts should mean better racing - they might be able to survive a little bit of contact better.

MJones94 · 24 Oct 2011, 20:12 (Ref:2976212)

I'm glad that they haven't gone too over the top with the livery and am also glad it has classic BMW M colours. Does anyone know if all six of the cars will have the same livery or will they split them like Audi and Merc have done so in the past like Saltzgitter/Deutsche Post etc.

hondafan37 · 25 Oct 2011, 01:34 (Ref:2976351)

Renault Laguna Coupe in the DTM?

http://www.cochesmas.com/renault-lag...re-el-dtm.html

MJones94 · 25 Oct 2011, 07:52 (Ref:2976401)

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Originally Posted by hondafan37

Renault Laguna Coupe in the DTM?

http://www.cochesmas.com/renault-lag...re-el-dtm.html

It is only a fan testing their photoshop skills as the article date is 2009 and the Renault-ING partnership ended after the crash-gate scandal of 08 in 2009.

Speed-King · 25 Oct 2011, 11:22 (Ref:2976467)

That, and the wing doesn't look particularily DTM-legal. If I am not mistaken, that one is cropped from an Aston DBR9...

MJones94 · 25 Oct 2011, 12:20 (Ref:2976501)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

That, and the wing doesn't look particularily DTM-legal. If I am not mistaken, that one is cropped from an Aston DBR9...

I think you're right those struts of the wing look familiar. I have seen some very interesting visualizations of Opel Insignias around the web.

gwyllion · 26 Oct 2011, 13:09 (Ref:2977117)

Bruno Spengler quits Mercedes for BMW in 2012

TF110 · 26 Oct 2011, 19:45 (Ref:2977349)

I agree that currently the Audi is the ugly duckling, even though it's the Mercedes that's black (and most aggressive imo).

JAG · 26 Oct 2011, 21:42 (Ref:2977402)

They've managed to make the cars look squashed and fat.

My ideal DTM 3-series would be the GTE M3 chassis/stance/wheels, S2000 wing and V6 turbo around 400bhp.

TF110 · 29 Oct 2011, 05:18 (Ref:2978465)

No way. The GTE car looks like a pig, it's too tall imo. I like this new car, the rear end could use some work, and the wings are hideous, but other than that it's top notch.

Carsandmotorracing · 29 Oct 2011, 05:31 (Ref:2978467)

This is fantastic, i'm in love with the Audi

G.Walker · 29 Oct 2011, 09:59 (Ref:2978536)

2012 will be very interesting, 3 manufacturers makes the DTM much healthier. The bmw livery looks great

JAG · 5 Nov 2011, 20:02 (Ref:2982025)

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Originally Posted by TF110

No way. The GTE car looks like a pig, it's too tall imo. I like this new car, the rear end could use some work, and the wings are hideous, but other than that it's top notch.

You mean it actually looks like an M3?

I think the Class 1 cars are as radical looking as a touring car should ever be.

NaBUru38 · 6 Nov 2011, 14:54 (Ref:2982305)

Class 1 aren't bad at all, but my favourite looking touring cars are Argentine TC2000s.

FordCosworthPanoz · 6 Nov 2011, 15:34 (Ref:2982318)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Class 1 aren't bad at all, but my favourite looking touring cars are Argentine TC2000s.

Also, not only do the TC2000s look great, but they put on some fantastic racing, and have a lot of manufacturer teams.

Speed-King · 6 Nov 2011, 16:12 (Ref:2982328)

And are silhouettes with spec-engines...

FordCosworthPanoz · 6 Nov 2011, 16:14 (Ref:2982329)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

And are silhouettes with spec-engines...

Yep, those evil silhouettes...

Like I said on another thread silhouettes do not bother me at all. If I want to watch real Production based touring car racing I will watch the Continental Tire Challenge, which is fantastic, produces great racing and is very affordable, especially ST.

Speed-King · 6 Nov 2011, 16:24 (Ref:2982332)

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Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

Yep, those evil silhouettes...

Like I said on another thread silhouettes do not bother me at all. If I want to watch real Production based touring car racing I will watch the Continental Tire Challenge, which is fantastic, produces great racing and is very affordable, especially ST.

I couldn't agree more with you!

It's just funny how this forum is usually quite opinionated against silhouettes and still loves TC2000...

(Yeah, gross oversimplification, I know)

NaBUru38 · 6 Nov 2011, 21:47 (Ref:2982475)

TC2000s have spec engines (British V8s next year!) but true chassis and bodies.

tje23 · 7 Dec 2011, 17:21 (Ref:2996573)

I don't really understand why BMW has concentrated fully on DTM. Withdrawing from WEC and effectively sportscar racing (minus ALMS), and concentrating mainly on a 'national series'. I love DTM, but surely it has much more limited marketing potential?

Bramzel · 7 Dec 2011, 17:57 (Ref:2996591)

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Originally Posted by tje23

I don't really understand why BMW has concentrated fully on DTM. Withdrawing from WEC and effectively sportscar racing (minus ALMS), and concentrating mainly on a 'national series'. I love DTM, but surely it has much more limited marketing potential?

True, but DTM is the only series where they can fight both their biggest rivals, and I think that's an important factor to them.

DS" · 7 Dec 2011, 19:26 (Ref:2996632)

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Originally Posted by Bramzel

True, but DTM is the only series where they can fight both their biggest rivals, and I think that's an important factor to them.

Plus it's cheaper than having a F1 or LMP program.

Acid09 · 15 Dec 2011, 15:06 (Ref:3000253)

And BMW's fifth driver is....... Joey Hand

Nice to see an American in the DTM, first time if I´m not mistaken.

That pretty much completes BMWs lineup as there is little doubt that Dirk Werner will be driving the sixth car considering the amount of testing he has done.

Craner Curves · 15 Dec 2011, 16:09 (Ref:3000287)

Good signing. He really impressed me at Surfers Paradise in the V8s.

DS" · 15 Dec 2011, 16:55 (Ref:3000319)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acid09

And BMW's fifth driver is....... Joey Hand

Nice to see an American in the DTM, first time if I´m not mistaken.

That pretty much completes BMWs lineup as there is little doubt that Dirk Werner will be driving the sixth car considering the amount of testing he has done.

No, Danny Sullivan had some one-off drives for Alfa Romeo in 1994.

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