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Already in his third race, the new Audi A4 DTM celebrated its first victory.


During the visit of the DTM in Italy at the Adria International Raceway near Venice, Mattias Ekstrvm was the superior driver. During the thrilling qualifying, the 25-year-old Swede secured pole position, took the lead with a great start and controlled the speed during the entire race. With his second career DTM victory Ekstrvm closed the gap in the championship and is now only two points behind Christijan Albers.



Results and points

Adria (I), 16 May, DTM round 3

1 Mattias Ekstrvm (Audi A4 DTM) 47 laps in 57m 52.607s

2 Christijan Albers (Mercedes) + 3.156s

3 Jean Alesi (Mercedes) + 10.198s

4 Gary Paffett (Mercedes) + 14.294 s

5 Timo Scheider (Opel) + 24.003s

Positions after 3 of 10 rounds:

1 Albers, 26 points;

2 Ekstrvm, 24;

3 Paffett, 15;

4 Tomczyk, 11;

5 Kristensen, 10.

Next race: EuroSpeedway (D), 6 June

Technical data Audi A4 DTM

Vehicle type
DTM Touring Car

Chassis
Tubular space frame, integrated CFK safety cell for the driver, CFK crash elements front and rear

Engine
Normally aspirated V8 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, to comply with rules 2 x 28.0 mm air restrictors, three-way catalytic converter

Engine management: Bosch MS 2.9

Engine lubrication: Dry sump

Displacement: 4000 cc

Output: about 460 hp

Torque: over 500 Nm

Transmission: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: 2-piece CFK clutch

Gearbox
Sequential 6-speed racing gearbox

Differential
Multiple-disc limited-slip differential, adjustable

Driveshaft
Constant-velocity plunging tripod joints

Steering
Rack-and-pinion power steering

Suspension
Independent suspension at front and rear, double-wishbone suspension, pushrod system with damper/spring unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers

Brakes
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, light-alloy brake callipers, ventilated carbon fibre discs at front and rear, brake balance adjustable by driver

Wheels
O.Z. forged aluminium rims, front: 10 x 18 inches, rear: 11 x 18 inches

Tyres
Dunlop Radial, front: 265/660-R18, rear: 280/660-R18

Length: 4800 mm

Width: 1850 mm

Height: 1200 mm

Minimum weight including driver: 1080 Kg

Fuel tank capacity : 70 litres