You Need This: An old-school DTM racer that won’t break the bank

Colin
By Colin Wood
Nov 29, 2024 | Mercedes-Benz, DTM, You Need This, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Photography Courtesy Bonhams | Cars

If most racing icons carry a six- to seven-figure price tag, why does this old-school DTM race car carry an estimated value much closer to a fully loaded minivan?

A look under the hood should key you in: This C-Class was used as a show car, and thus lacks an engine and transmission.

Assuming it only needs an engine and transmission to run, what sort of powertrain would you put in this Mercedes-Benz?

Find this 1993 Mercedes-Benz C-Class DTM showcar for auction from Bonhams | Cars on December 4 with an estimated value of €30,000-€50,000, or approximately $31,645-$52,742 USD.

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Comments
te72
te72 HalfDork
11/29/24 1:40 p.m.

Briggs & Stratton. Low as that thing is, it would make an excellent riding mower.

DavyZ
DavyZ Reader
11/29/24 5:15 p.m.

That is a very small engine bay...so LSX it is!

BlueInGreen - Jon
BlueInGreen - Jon UberDork
11/29/24 8:54 p.m.

What's the Euro equivalent of LS swapping a Mustang?  Something from the VW/Audi Family?  devil

DrMikeCSI
DrMikeCSI Reader
11/29/24 9:13 p.m.

K Swap it. 

yupididit
yupididit UltimaDork
11/29/24 9:15 p.m.

In reply to BlueInGreen - Jon :

Mercedes m113 fits right in these. German lego engines .

BlueInGreen - Jon
BlueInGreen - Jon UberDork
11/29/24 10:35 p.m.

In reply to yupididit :

I was thinking of a "Sacrilege, that shouldn't be in there!" factor. Like a VW TDI with the boost turned up up up, lol.

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