Audi A5 DTM Champion limited edition

Created to celebrate Mike Rockenfeller clinching the 2013 DTM drivers’ championship, the just-revealed Audi A5 DTM Champion edition is actually rather tragic.

The only elements that differentiate it from a standard A5 Coupé are some 20” alloy wheels, a rear wing, faux aluminium door mirror caps and a smattering of DTM badges.

Audi A5 Coupé DTM Champion Edition (2013) Front Side
The Audi A5 DTM Champion edition...
Audi RS 5 DTM 2013 #19 (Rockenfeller) Front Side
...and Mike Rockenfeller driving his Audi RS 5 DTM.

What’s more, it’s not even based on the V8-powered RS 5. Instead, buyers get to choose from two petrol and two diesel engines that range in output from 177 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) to 268 bhp (200 kW / 272 PS).

Audi A5 Coupé DTM Champion Edition (2013) Rear Side

Available with Misano Red, Daytona Grey or Glacier White paintwork, production is being restricted to 300 examples. The package price in Germany has been set at €1,900, which frankly seems like a waste of money.

The Audi A5 DTM Champion edition won’t be coming to the UK.

Related posts:
2014 DTM calendar
2013 Audi RS 5 DTM unveiled

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