- Next step towards fully electric race series
- DTM Electric Design Model shows what the race cars will look like
- Outlook on prototype that is currently being developed 

The future of electrified motorsport is looking good! During DTM Norisring 
powered by BWT, ITR GmbH and series’ partners Schaeffler and MAHLE presented 
the next step towards DTM Electric. Prior to the first race of the DTM season 
finale, DTM boss Gerhard Berger, Matthias Zink (CEO Automotive Technologies, 
Schaeffler), Dr. Jochen Schroeder (President E-Mobility Division, Schaeffler) 
and Fred Tuerk (Vice President MAHLE Motorsport) unveiled the DTM Electric 
Design Model.

The DTM Electric Design Model is a 1:1 model of the prototype for the race 
series that is currently being developed and shows the look of the DTM Electric 
cars. Participants in DTM Electric will have the possibility to adapt the 
chassis with their specific design characteristics.

This is the next big step after the presentation of the DTM Electric Demo Car 
that demonstrated the technical basis of the futuristic race series. Over 1,000 
horsepower and top speeds of well over 300 km/h will provide an electrifying 
motorsport experience in future as DTM Electric shows sustainable racing at 
highest level with help from strong partners like DTM Electric pioneer 
Schaeffler and MAHLE.

The DTM Electric cars will feature single-wheel electric drives from 
Schaeffler, featuring an infinitely variable torque distribution and therefore 
reaching into new dimensions both in driving dynamics potential as well as for 
recuperable energy. Moreover, all DTM Electric cars will come with the 
innovative Space Drive steering system that is already successfully used in 
DTM. As a result, DTM Electric as an innovation laboratory in motorsport will 
provide an ideal mix of attractive racing and future technology.

- Cross reference: Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) -

Contact:
Aline Proll
+49 172 41 61 617
a.proll@dtm.com


Source: DTM