Mercedes-Benz C-Class safe on the road and track
The Modified Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety car got its first taste of action in the DTM championship at Oschersleben in the second round of racing.
Peter Lux, the man behind the wheel of the C 63 AMG, was called into action to cover the first kilometres ahead of the race and again after 50 minutes.
A collision between Maro Engel and Tom Kristensen called Lux into action and he led the cars round the track at speed before bending off into the bit lane.
The top of the range Mercedes-Benz C-Class is equipped with an AMG V8 engine delivering 457bhp.
Modifications were also made to the brakes and suspension system of the car in order to allow Lux to get ahead of the field and keep them going at a steady pace so they do not overheat.
"It’s my task to collect the field and guide it past the scene of an incident in a controlled way, thus offering the stewards the opportunity to execute their task without being troubled," he told DTM.com.
While the modified C-Class ensures safety on the track, drivers on the road are in safe hands.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon is not only packed with safety features but it has also been awarded a five star rating for adults from Euro NCAP.
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