While the German automaker was hush-hush about the A5 DTM race car concept design’s specifics, the brand, however, confirmed that the A5 DTM race car will be unveiled with a heavy duty carbon-fiber monocoque. It will also have a steel roll cage, which, that the automaker confirmed, has passed the latest regulations on automobile safety. Furthermore, the front and rear crash absorbers requirements have been upgraded as well. The sidewalls of the A5 DTM race car boasts of a hybrid concept that combines Rohacell, carbon, and Zylon for increased side impact protection by almost four times.

Under the hood, the A5 DTM race car will roll out with a V-8 Engine with 460 horsepower or 340 kW of power. The A5 DTM will have a six-speed transmission.

The production of the initial prototype of the A5 DTM race car or R17 has been reported to be in full throttle in Audi Sport in Ingolstadt, Germany. While we have seen the outstanding rendering of the A5 DTM concept race car, we just have to wait for this year’s International Frankfurt Motor Show for its full unveiling.

Why would you not get a free Auto Insurance Quote right now? Think about it: it takes just a few minutes, it's absolutely free, it can save you hundreds of dollars per year (sometimes even thousand) and you might even be able to get better coverage! Why not? No reason!

Car lovers praise the 2009 Detroit Auto Show for being invigorating and putting on spotlight the different advancements in designs, concepts, and technologies. The cars like any other previous exhibits were to drool for.

The Cadillac Converj snagged the Best Concept Award, rising about equally competent nominees. This striking two-door baby gets a highly improved Chevy Volt’s powertrain, now called Voltec. With its stunning grille, dramatic lines and headlights, the Cadilla Converj stood out in concept among its competitors like the Chrysler 200C, Volkswagen BlueSport, Fisker Karma S Sunset and Johnson Controls Interior Concept.

The 2010 Ford Taurus won the Most Significant Award, rising about the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. The Ford baby beams with a 3.5-liter V6 that pumps 262hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. It has a highly improved sheetmetal with a more defined grille.

The Ford Mustang GT500 took home the Most Fun award. Its huge and powerful engine, sleek look and feel, and car icon Carroll Shelby’s blessing makes it the suitable to win the award for its pure driving pleasure beating Jaguar XFR, Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, BMW Z4 and the Volkswagen BlueSport.

*love* & *drool*