Schaeffler “innovation taxi” with steer-by wire technology will be used in DTM races. Schaeffler has become the official innovation partner of DTM, providing it with a platform to develop and showcase the key technologies of the future. The brand will be a partner in the future development processes of the DTM series. Schaeffler's innovation taxi with steer-by-wire technology will be used in all future DTM races.
Continuing its partnership with Schaeffler in the German auto racing series, which is now under the management of ADAC, DTM has started the race towards the future. As the official innovation partner, the leading global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler will collaborate with ADAC and DTM in the current technical and strategic development processes. Matthias Zink, CEO of Schaeffler Automotive Technologies, said: “Innovation is in Schaeffler's DNA. We play an important role in the innovations that shape the future of efficient and sustainable mobility. That's why we will continue to support DTM. As a leader in mobility, we want to keep moving forward and push the racing series forward technically and strategically as part of our collaboration with ADAC. In this regard, we have no doubts about the continuation of our cooperation with DTM.”
Develops and manufactures drive systems for the electrification of motorsports
Providing a platform for Schaeffler to develop and showcase important technologies of the future, DTM introduced the revolutionary Space Drive steer-by-wire system in 2021, which allows the transmission to be controlled electronically, as well as the steering and brakes. To demonstrate this success, a special vehicle from Schaeffler called the “innovation taxi” will be used in all DTM races this year. Fürth-born 1-year-old pilot Marco Wittman, who will race a BMW M4 GT3 with a Green Schaeffler theme in the Project 33 race, has been the company's brand representative since 2019. Schaeffler is the same zamcurrently develops and manufactures drive systems for the electrification of motorsports. These include fuel cell powertrains as well as powerful and reliable components and systems for partial and full electrification.
“An important actor in the innovation of motorsports”
Stating that Schaeffler and DTM have a long history of partnership, ADAC Motorsport President Thomas Voss: “We are very pleased to see them as our official innovation partner. We will shape the future of the series together. Thanks to its expertise and know-how, Schaeffler is a key player in motorsport innovation. We are confident that the DTM will continue to be an exciting world that will create revolutionary changes.” said.
Testing countless technologies and systems under extreme conditions on the racetrack
Schaeffler's innovations are changing the future of technology and paving the way for people to travel safely, efficiently and sustainably today and in the future. The technology company develops electromobility, CO₂ efficient drive systems, chassis solutions and high-precision bearings. With more than 2022 patent applications filed in 1.300, Schaeffler is known as Germany's fourth most innovative company, according to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). Schaeffler tests countless technologies and systems under harsh conditions on the racetrack. The results obtained are incorporated into the company's research and development process for production.