Bcomp parts to be used in German racing series

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11.06.2020
DTM shoebox by Bcomp

The DTM, an internationally acclaimed touring car series, opens the technical regulations to enable a material shift from carbon fibre towards natural fibre on further applications and partner with Bcomp on mandatory parts for the 2020 season.

The DTM and Bcomp jointly boost sustainable lightweighting in motor-sports. The first natural fibre DTM parts using Bcomp’s ampliTex and powerRibs technologies were already successfully validated by BMW Motorsport and Audi Sport during the last DTM tests in Jerez (SPA) and Vallelunga (IT). As a result, the technologies are introduced into mandatory parts and the technical regulations to enable a direct material changeover from carbon fibre to natural fibres on further applications.

“Being a technical partner of the DTM allows us to showcase the full potential of our innovative natural fibre technologies on the highest engineering level of touring car racing.”, says Johann Wacht, Manager Motorsport at Bcomp. 

“With a high exposure to contacts, the DTM shoebox is a typical motorsport bodywork wear part which needs to be replaced or repaired after almost every race. With Bcomp’s natural fibre technologies we achieve the same weight as with carbon fibre while additionally taking advantage of the anti-splintering and environmental benefits.”, highlights Layla Wagener, Specialist Sport and Engineering at DTM, the technology match. 

Thanks to Bcomp’s patented powerRibs reinforcement grid, the newly introduced natural fibre parts have the same weight as the previously used carbon fibre parts, while significantly lowering the eco-footprint, improving cost-efficiency, and eliminating the risk of sharp carbon fibre debris.

(Press release / SK)

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