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Old 12 Mar 2010, 13:37 (Ref:2650300)   #84
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Originally Posted by Jesper OH View Post
From a 1988 DTM preview I have figures for the Opel Kadett GSi 16V telling of 267 bhp to 814 kgs. For the German series the Kadetts were allowed to breathe a little easier and running less weight than their Group A cousins - I have heard similar 220-230 bhp, although the oppositions thought is was more than that, and a minimum FIA Group A weight of 860 kgs for 2.0 litre cars. I wouldn't be surprised if the DTM cars ran wider rims as well, but haven't found any figures for either the DTM or BTCC cars.

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Hard to draw any conclusions on wheel sizes from pics, but

DTM
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/510700/dthe.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/510700/dh.jpg


BTCC
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag..._astra_90b.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag..._800.jpg1..jpg

A clearer look at the rally-type wheels that appear to have been used on Louise A-W's early season ex-rallycar- apparently made by OZ
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...0531143701.jpg
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