2006 | Mercedes-Benz ITC AMG

A unique opportunity for the true motorsport enthusiast and collector: this original 2006 HWA DTM Showcar is a one-to-one replica of the car with which Bernd Schneider won the DTM championship. Officially built by HWA AG, the show car was manufactured with the same bodywork, components, and engineering as the real racer, but configured as a display model without engine and gearbox.

History & Success:
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) is one of the most prestigious touring car championships in the world. In 2006, the HWA team dominated the season with Bernd Schneider behind the wheel of the AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203. Schneider started with a victory at Hockenheim, followed by a second win at the EuroSpeedway Lausitzring, scored podiums in nine races, and secured his fifth DTM title – an absolute record – in the penultimate round at Le Mans.
This Showcar is directly linked to that legendary championship year and was built by HWA AG in Affalterbach, Germany – the company founded by Hans-Werner Aufrecht, father of AMG, and responsible for all Mercedes-Benz factory DTM teams.

Technology & Design:
The 2006 C-Class DTM cars were true technical masterpieces:

• 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, approx. 470 hp (race cars)
• Sequential 6-speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive
• Carbon fiber bodywork with extreme aerodynamics, wide arches and large rear wing
• Race suspension and braking systems developed for maximum performance

Although this example is a Showcar and therefore lacks a drivetrain (engine/gearbox), all visual and structural details are perfectly identical to the real racer. It was specifically built for promotional purposes – used at sponsor and marketing events – radiating not only motorsport power, but also exclusivity.

Exclusivity:

• Ex-Bernd Schneider / Vodafone HWA Team (2006 DTM Champion)
• Originally built by HWA AG – the same company that fielded the official race cars
• One-to-one replica of the championship-winning car
• Rare piece: only a few official showcars exist worldwide – across all years!

Conclusion:
This 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG HWA C-Class DTM Showcar represents a unique piece of motorsport history. A tribute to Bernd Schneider’s legendary title, a symbol of AMG’s racing DNA, and a rare collector’s item that no serious motorsport collection should be without.