Mercedes-Benz released its cut

Bruno Spengler will be a brand new car in the hands for the 2012 season. A beautiful gift after driving the same car for three years. 

As part of the Auto Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz unveiled Tuesday its new car for next season: the Coupé C. Both drivers of the Mercedes GP F1 team were there to present it to the press, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. 

This is a two-door model. It is wider, lower than the current four-door C-class What makes it even more racy. 

The DTM series has chosen to impose more than one design parts manufacturers, including the diffuser and rear wing, which will be the same for all. 

Also monotype, carbon monocoque frame within which is surmounted by a tubular steel structure. In total there are six points of shock absorption to ensure greater security for pilots, regardless of the angle of impact. 

"Mercedes-Benz has always been very careful about the security aspect, said Schumacher. And can be seen clearly in this new car. " 

Another innovation is the gear lever is gone, replaced by paddles behind the wheel, as in F1. 

Finally, the designers reworked the fairing of the wheels because the tires are larger in 2012 (40 mm front and 30 mm rear) to give more mechanical grip to the pilots. 

The design of the Coupe C began in June 2010. This is the British driver Gary Paffett, who had the honor to try first the new model in August. It has signed a long term contract with the brand in June. 

"It's been three years since we have the same model, it will be great to drive a new car, he admitted. But we have a lot of development work to do before the start of the season, because the behavior is quite different from previous cars. " 

Audi also introduced its new A5 to Frankfurt. Also a two-door coupe that Martin Tomczyk, who led the rankings in 2011, was the first attempt. 

In 2012, BMW will make a comeback in the DTM. BMW was involved in his first practice session on Monday and Tuesday at Lausitz circuit.