FACT SHEET XXL Round 9 DTM HOCKENHEIM October 14/15, 2017

The grand fi nale Following a strong 2017 DTM season, Schaeffl er driver has the chance at Hockenheim to secure a podium place in the overall classifi cation

Rule of three … Schaeffl er and The third generation of the Partners on and off Audi RS 5 DTM in detail p. 8 the race track p. 20 2 3

Loyal Schaeffl er ambassador Mike Rockenfeller competes Editorial sporting the Schaeffl er colors Thrilling races, diff erent for the sixth time in 2017 winners, frequent changes at the top of the standings – the DTM delivered plenty of ac- tion in its 16 races held to date. Now the season fi nale at Hockenheim is Jörg Walz coming up. No matter Vice President what the outcome of the Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er title race will be, the se- Automotive ries has already seen a winner: the fan. Our driver, Mike Rockenfeller, looks back on an eventful season: a strong beginning, his unfortu- nate accident resulting in a foot injury at the , his comeback with victory at Zandvoort and, most recently, a weekend with plenty of points at Spielberg. In fourth place overall with a 38-point defi cit to Mattias Ekström, Rocky even has a theoretical chance of winning his second DTM title after 2013. Good speed to him and – es- The DTM has been delivering top-class touring racing for more than 30 years. pecially to the trackside fans: enjoy the event! The German manufacturers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and renowned drivers, Motorsp ort battle for positions and points within the range of thousandths Contact Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er Automotive in a Industriestr. 1–3 91074 Herzogenaurach cla ss of its own presse@schaeffl er.com www.schaeffl er.com The idea of a new touring car series was born take a look inside the inner sanctum – even of them now being equivalent. Each of the in 1983 and, unlike other championships it during most of the sessions: another step of 18 classifi ed rounds in the upcoming season Contents did not group the fi eld in various classifi ca- making the DTM as fan-friendly as possible. covers a 55-minute distance plus one lap. 2 Schaeffl er in the DTM tions. The driver to fi nish fi rst was the winner: 4 2017 race calendar a transparent concept that was working well in A tight set of regulations has been ensur- Schaeffl er supported drivers and teams 6 DTM changes the French Touring Car Championship too. The ing a sporting competition on an equal footing even in the DTM’s early years. Stickers of the 8 DTM technology championship which in 1984 began as “Deut- for years. 18 vehicles, each delivering about LuK product brand were displayed on driver 10 Interview with two executive board members sche Produktionswagen-Meisterschaft” (Ger- 500 HP, are driven by top-class campaigners suits and vehicles. In 2011, the technology 12 Schaeffl er in motorsport man Production Car Championship) evolved such as Mike Rockenfeller, Mattias Ekström, group concentrated its commitments, gave 14 The future of the IC engine into the most important international touring Gary Paff ett, or . Six its name to the Schaeffl er Audi and celeb- 16 Audi Sport Team Phoenix car series, DTM, over the period of more than champions in total, including title defender rated impressive successes. In the year of its 17 Mike Rockenfeller three decades. , are aiming to again go down premiere, won the title and in 18 DTM history in the annals of DTM history. 2013, Mike Rockenfeller achieved the same 20 Schaeffl er and Audi 2017 marks a very special year for the DTM. feat. In 2017, Schaeffl er, Audi Sport Team 22 Schaeffl er company profi le For the fi rst time, fans have the opportunity Attractive for fans and partners Phoenix and Rockenfeller are again forming a 23 Schaeffl er and DTM facts & fi gures to watch the teams’ activities at close range. As usual, two races will be held at each congenial trio that continues to make its mark 24 Info on the DTM weekend Three garages are open, allowing visitors to event. However – another novelty – both on the DTM. 4 7 5 Many points Tour of Spielberg Austria 8 Europe September 23/24, 2017 Following a seventh and 18 races, 9 events, 5 countries – facts & fi gures of the 2017 DTM a second place, Rocky is in contention for podium places in the overall drivers’ classifi cation. Champagne pleasures May 6/7, 2017 Mike Rockenfeller manages Hockenheim Germany a good start to the season in Setback Showdown 1 his Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM, clinching a third and a seventh Nürburgring Germany Hockenheim Germany place in the opening races. 9 September 9/10, 2017 October 14/15, 2017 On a weekend in the Eifel that was Six times in the past ten years the generally diffi cult for Audi, Mike title race was not decided before the Strong early form Rockenfeller goes home empty- season fi nale that is traditionally Lausitzring Germany handed. However, in the drivers’ held at Hockenheim – on fi ve of 2 standings, he is still within striking these occasions the decision was distance of the top. produced in the very last race.

Rate: 100 % Budapest Hungary 3 Drivers’ classifi cation Teams’ classifi cation June 17/18, 2017 May 20/21, 2017 P Driver Manufacturer Pts P Team Pts Six races, six point results: Mike With two impressive comebacks Rockenfeller has established his spot from grid positions eight and 1 Mattias Ekström (S) Audi 172 1 Audi Sport 288 in the top group of the standings eleven to fi fth-place fi nishes, following a fourth and tenth place at Rocky continues attracting 2 René Rast (D) Audi 151 2 Audi Sport Team 253 the . attention in the DTM. 3 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes me 201 3 (GB) Audi 137 4 BMW Team RBM 184 4 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 134 Shock moment 5 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT 180 Norisring Germany 5 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 134 6 BMW Team RMG 163 4 6 6 (A) Mercedes-Benz 131 July 1/2, 2017 7 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 156 In the second race at the 7 Timo Glock (D) BMW 115 Nuremberg city-circuit, 8 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport SILBERPFEIL Energy 150 through no fault of his own, 8 (CDN) Mercedes-Benz 113 9 BMW Team RMR 137 Rockenfeller was involved in a heavy collision and 9 (B) BMW 110 suff ered a foot injury. 10 (GB) Mercedes-Benz 99 Manufacturers’ classifi cation 11 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 88 P Manufacturer Pts Back on track 1 Audi 697 12 Nico Müller (CH) Audi 81 Moscow Russia 2 Mercedes-Benz 531 5 13 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 74 3 BMW 484 July 22/23, 2017 With a special bandage for his injured foot Rocky comes second Best in class 14 (D) Mercedes-Benz 51 in race one at his favorite event, clinching his so far best result this season. Zandvoort Netherlands 15 (I) Mercedes-Benz 49

August 19/20, 2017 16 (BR) BMW 29 Victory and fourth place: Mike Rockenfeller in the Netherlands 17 Loïc Duval (F) Audi 22 scored as many points as no other race driver – position three in the 18 Tom Blomqvist (GB) BMW 22 standings. 6 7 Changes at a glance

Besides opening the team garages to the fans, the DTM organizers have made further changes to the technical and sporting regulations in order to make the series as exciting and, at the same time, as transparent as possible. In addition, the drivers’ skills are moving into focus in the 2017 season even more so than before. The changes in a nutshell

Technology

Engine The 4-liter V8 engines in 2017 deliver In conjunction with the new Hankook more than 500 HP. The higher engine output re- specifi cation tires that provide more short- sults from the air restrictors in the intake system term grip but degrade more heavily over time, having been enlarged from 28 to 29 millimeters. the resulting overall handling characteristics In addition, special areas in the engine’s intake of the new DTM race will be putting clearly system have been released for further develop- greater demands on the driver. ment in order to optimize performance. Specifi cation components Aerodynamics This year’s body styles correspond to The specifi cations of the new Technical the most recent vehicle generations of their Regulations encompass reductions in aerody- production counterparts. In order to limit the namics in order to decrease downforce of the areas that permit cost-intensive high-tech Sport vehicles. For this purpose, the geometries of the developments by the manufacturers, clearly front splitter, underfl oor and rear diff usor were more areas for jointly developed specifi cation Races Pit stops modifi ed and ride height was increased. Use of components than before have been included Each of the 18 classifi cation races in In each race, a mandatory pit stop, no the drag reduction system (DRS), which makes in the new regulations. the upcoming season will cover a 55-minute earlier than after the fi rst and no later than af- overtaking easier in the DTM, will be limited to distance, plus one lap. As a result, the race du- ter the last race lap, has to be made. This re- twelve laps (a total of 36 activations) in all races. ration of a weekend is extended by ten minutes sults in many tactical opportunities to defi ne compared with last year (60 and 40 minutes). the race strategy. The teams have to perform their changes with clearly fewer crew mem- Radio bers than before and may use only two impact During the races, radio communica- wrenches. As a result, the pitting time of the tions between the pit lane and the driver are cars inevitably becomes longer and every sin- prohibited. As a result, the driver has to as- gle mechanic has additional tasks to perform sume clearly more responsibility and make de- and thus more responsibility than before. cisions himself. The radio ban is only lifted in a few exceptional situations such as a safety Racing time car period. In 2017, the times at which the DTM race cars can be seen on track will be longer Heating blankets than before. In addition to the two races, they The utilization of heating blankets is will continue to be out during the free practice prohibited. Consequently, the drivers have to sessions – each lasting for 30 minutes on Fri- fi rst bring their tires up to the optimum tem- day, Saturday and Sunday – plus in the two perature both at the start and after the pit stop. qualifying sessions of 20 minutes each. This This opens up opportunities for additional results in a total driving time of four hours per overtaking maneuvers. race weekend. 8 9

Steering wheel Suspension Servo-assisted rack Independent front and Rule of three … and pinion steering rear suspension, double wishbones, pushrod system with spring/ The third-generation Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM was developed in parallel to damper unit the production model. It appears even more progressive and is even more extreme in terms of aerodynamics than the successful predecessor model. Mike Rockenfeller’s DTM race car again represents the Schaeffl er colors

Engine Normally aspirated gasoline engine 90° V8, 4 valves per cylinder, 4,000 cc

Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive, 4-plate CFRP clutch, semi-automatic 6-speed with paddle shift, adjustable plate-type limited slip diff erential

Chassis CFRP monocoque with integrated fuel cell (120 l), front, rear and lateral CFRP crash elements

Tires Hankook specifi cation tires; front: 12 x 18 inches; rear: 13 x 18 inches Dimensions Length 5,010 mm (incl. rear wing) Brakes Width 1,950 mm Power output Hydraulic dual-circuit brake systems, Height 1,150 mm More than 500 HP adjustable brake balance, light alloy Weight 1,125 kg (incl. driver) More than 500 Nm torque monobloc brake calipers 10 11

the race tracks in a manner of speaking in order The technologies used in race cars and pro- to present our brands in the competitive motor- duction vehicles in many cases are not very sport environment. Not only in the DTM but also far apart. How do these two areas benefi t from in other motorsport disciplines such as rally each other? racing, logos of Schaeffl er’s LuK, FAG and INA Matthias Zink: “The complexity and speed of brands have been emblazoned on many vehi- motorsport commitments sharpen the focus cles. Today, and this refl ects the development on essentials and challenge our engineers to of our company as well, we’re communicating deliver feasible solutions by deadlines that our brand values in motorsport under the cen- are locked in concrete. In addition, motorsport tral theme of ‘One Schaeffl er.’” promotes team spirit. All of this is benefi cial in Schaeffl er’s day-to-day work as a globally In 2017, Schaeffl er brand ambassador Mike active automotive and industrial supplier as Rockenfeller is again competing in the DTM at well. The keyword is technology transfer, for in- the wheel of an Audi. The vehicle communi- stance in the fi eld of hybridization, which is a cates a clear message. very important topic on the road as well as in Peter Gutzmer: “Exactly, and it does so even in motorsport. That’s why we’re involved in the FIA its name: Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM. Besides the World Endurance Championship (WEC) where purposely selected conspicuous color scheme, we’re able to demonstrate our expertise in this the ‘Mobility for tomorrow’ inscriptions are un- fi eld together with our partner . This mistakable as a visual highlight. So the graphic applies to Formula E, where the main focus is layout of the vehicle carries the Group’s strat- on the interaction between the electric motor egy of ‘Mobility for tomorrow’ into motorsport. and the transmission, in similar ways. Since the “The DTM Schaeffl er is actively involved in designing fu- 2015/2016 season, Schaeffl er, as the exclusive ture mobility with its innovative products and technology partner, has been developing the technology expertise. Appearances in motor- powertrain of the race cars together with Team reaches our sport – and I include those in Formula E and in ABT Schaeffl er Audi Sport.” the WEC – are the optimum communicators of our messages.” The DTM has always been racing with classic IC engines. By contrast, electrifi cation is the In 2016, some 1,000 Schaeffl er employees predominant topic in the automotive industry employees” with banners, baseball caps and T-shirts of at the moment. Will IC engines have a chance your company practically transformed the in the future? Prof. Peter Gutzmer, Deputy CEO and grandstands during the DTM season’s high- Peter Gutzmer: “Yes, absolutely. Our future Chief Technology Offi cer of Schaeffl er AG, light at the Norisring into a “green wall.” What lies in electric mobility but, at the same time, and Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive of kind of a feeling was that? electric mobility is the future of the IC engine Schaeffl er AG, discuss the DTM commitment Matthias Zink: “A wonderful one. The Schaeff - as well. As a lot of research has shown, we will of their company in an interview ler Audi has been showing the integrative not be able to achieve the established targets power and mojo of motorsport from day one. by 2050 by means of purely battery-based Our employees identify with our company via electrifi cation. Looking at the total system,

As early as in the 1980s, DTM cars sporting motorsport. And they do so around the globe. this will only be possible if we create CO2-neu- stickers of Schaeffl er’s LuK product brand Posters and stickers of the Schaeffl er racer tral energy carriers based on renewable en- competed in the DTM and since 2011 an Audi are displayed in numerous production halls, ergies and those will be gaseous and liquid completely wrapped in Schaeffl er colors has our research and development sites and in synthetic fuels as well as hydrogen, in other Decision-makers Matthias Zink been attracting attention. What’s the objective offi ces. Whenever Mike Rockenfeller visits a words energy carriers that are ideally suited (left) and Prof. Peter Gutzmer are members of Schaeffl er’s behind this commitment? Schaeffl er location and our employees have for use in an IC engine system. The future of executive board Peter Gutzmer: “Schaeffl er has always been an the opportunity to shake his hand during per- our personal mobility will be defi ned by a innovation driver. About three decades ago, we sonal tech talks it becomes clear that this is a healthy mix of hybrids, effi cient IC engines extended our commitment from the factories to perfect partnership.” and electric powertrains.” 12 13

Motorsport Touring car action In the DTM, the green-yellow Schaeffl er Audi has been the eye-catcher since 2011. In addition to its striking colors, its sporting successes are remarkable too. In the fi rst year of the part- in our genes nership, Martin Tomczyk, in a previous-specifi cation car, secured one of the most surprising title wins in DTM history. His successor, Mike Rockenfeller, followed suit when he became champion in 2013. Furthermore, as a Schaeffl er brand ambassador, Rockenfeller impres- Competition, momentum, vehicle control at the limit – motorsport has many facets that make sively embodies the company’s values. For the trained automotive mechanic, participating in it unique. But it also sharpens the senses and provides new ideas and motivation for routine events at the Schaeffl er plants is not an unpleasant duty. He enjoys them and asks employees to explain their jobs to him. For the employees, it is both an honor and motivation to familiarize tasks. All of these are reasons that motivate Schaeff er to be involved in motorsport the champion with the enormous breadth of the Schaeffl er product range in direct exchange and to see him in action at close range.

Be it in Formula E, the WEC or in the DTM – success ground as one of the world’s leading automotive in motorsport is closely tied to the ability of every suppliers. The motorsport commitment has been a individual and particularly to teamwork. Innova- substantial element of the Schaeffl er brand strat- tive prowess and dynamism, determination and egy for more than three decades and is anchored courage are essential. This also applies to the dai- in the company’s genes in Herzogenaurach – as ly endeavors of Schaeffl er’s employees and has well as around the globe where Schaeffl er’s nearly resulted in Schaeffl er successfully standing its 87,000 employees are active.

High-tech hybrids

Action at close range is something that Schaeffl er experiences in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as well – together with Porsche. In 2014, the team based in Weissach returned to the top category, LMP1, following a 16-year abstinence but has not only been relying on Schaeffl er’s expertise since then. The partnership has historically grown and, in motorsport as well as in production, dates back to the 1940s, Schaeffl er’s cage-guided needle bearing having been installed in Porsche’s fi rst production model, the legendary 356. The WEC provides Schaeffl er with a perfect opportunity to demonstrate technological expertise. With a set of Technical Regulations that limit the amount of usable energy while allowing substantial freedom in the areas of hybrid and powertrain technology, energy effi ciency and forward-thinking tech- nology are more important than ever – topics that drive the company in terms of automotive technology, the reliability and quality of production vehicles being of major importance to Schaeffl er. Together, Schaeffl er and Porsche won both the driv- ers’ and the manufacturers’ world championship title in 2015 and 2016 as well as the prestigious 24-hour race at Le Mans. Champion

E-mobility development laboratory

The fi rst racing series for fully electric vehicles uniquely embodies what mobility for tomorrow stands for. At Schaeffl er, involvement in shaping the electrifi cation of the automobile is one of the central forward-thinking topics. Schaeffl er is one of the innovation leaders in this fi eld and frequently a pioneer. In Formula E, Schaeff - ler has been on board as the exclusive technology partner of Team ABT Schaeffl er Audi Sport ever since the series’ inaugural season of 2014/15. Since the second season, Schaeffl er has been developing the vehicle’s powertrain. The Brazilian and the German have been a well-gelled driver duo ever since the fi rst race. Following third and second places in the fi nal standings, di Grassi celebrated his fi rst title win this year together with Schaeffl er. 14 15

gasoline and 10 percent for diesel engines,” reveals Schaeffl er’s Chief Technology Offi cer Prof. Peter Gutzmer. Industry experts are in examples from agreement that a single measure to achieve decades this does not exist. The reduction of fuel con- 3 sumption requires a large number of individual Innovations for more effi ciency (Percentage: fuel savings) ideas and improvements, in the IC engine itself and in the drivetrain.

This is how Schaeffl er enhances effi ciency Reducing friction is one of these measures. 22 % Here Schaeffl er leverages its wide-ranging 1985 know-how as a manufacturer of rolling bear- Dual-mass fl ywheel ings as well as its expertise in surfaces and (DMF) with centrifugal force coatings. In engine technology, for instance, pendulum absorber fully variable “UniAir” valve control, the pro- duction of which Schaeffl er launched in 2009 and has continuously improved ever since, signifi cantly enhances effi ciency. Combined with engine downsizing, the system makes it Magic word possible to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 25 percent. In addition, UniAir expands the possibilities of situation- al and demand-based engine operation. As a result, modern combustion strategies such 25 % as “Miller” and “Atkinson” can be achieved. 2009 Cylinder deactivation is possible without the Fully variable electro- effi ciency need for any additional engineering modifi ca- hydraulic valve control tions as well. In addition, Schaeffl er’s electro- (UniAir) A technology on its way out? Not by a long shot! The IC engine is far from having reached the end mechanical camshaft adjuster enhances effi - of its development and will be playing a key role in mobility for tomorrow as well ciency compared with conventional hydraulic systems. Not only with cylinders, Schaeffl er pursues the simple approach to saving of The coming decades will continue to see valves on board. An overestimated number? Not when “shutting everything off that’s not needed opening and closing, pistons traveling up and taking the fact into account that hybrid-electric at the moment.” All-wheel drive disconnect down, and crankshafts rotating. This much is vehicles have IC engines as well. clutches, start-stop systems or electric clutch- certain, the only question is: in how many cars? es – the portfolio of the automotive and in- Legions of futurists are struggling to come Combustion still has room dustrial supplier includes all of these. Another up with an answer to this question. Not least for improvement piece of the optimization puzzle: the thermal 4 % because of the large number of factors, from Especially because IC engines will be a driv- management module launched in 2011 that 2011 legal requirements to infrastructures to tech- ing force in mobility for tomorrow it’s important helps IC engines and transmissions reach Thermal nical developments and prices, that infl uence to make them fi t for the future. Engineers at their ideal temperature windows faster. management market developments. “There continues to be Schaeffl er are working on projects that aim to module a high level of uncertainty about the way in maximize the output delivered by the amount Actually, whether IC engines or electric which things are going to develop,” says Klaus of energy employed. And, by the way, they’ve motors will prevail is not the question at Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffl er AG, describing the been doing so for decades (see info column, Schaeffl er. A more appropriate statement current state. Farsighted experts of the technol- right). There’s still considerable room for im- would be that there will be both: IC engines ogy group assume that by 2030 a maximum of provement, as only a fi fth of the power in a fuel and electric motors because without electri- 30 percent of all automobiles will be propelled tank is actually put on the road at the moment. fi cation/hybridization even mid-size cars like Always focused on progress Schaeffl er has a decades-long track record of delivering innovations strictly by electricity. All others – in other words “We estimate the entire effi ciency enhance- the will not be able to comply with to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of 70 percent and more – will have an IC engine ment potential to be no less than 20 percent for future CO2 limits. IC engines, which enhances their effi ciency 16 17

Back on the fast track

Experience Career highlights

is a trump card nd 2003 2 Phoenix Racing is one of the few teams that have been racing in the DTM ever since the series’ 2004 1st Porsche Carrera Cup comeback in 2000. For the 2017 season, the Eifel-based team has partly reorganized 2005 1st GT2 class FIA GT Championship 1st GT2 class Together with Phoenix Racing and Schaeffl er 2006 1st 24 Hours of Nürburgring Audi and Phoenix Racing have been partners Alongside Team Director Ernst Moser and Team Mike Rockenfeller in 2013 achieved his 2008 1st Le Mans Series in the DTM since 2006. The squad based in Manager Dirk Theimann, Jürgen Jungklaus has greatest success in motorsport to date when 2010 1st 24 Hours of Le Mans Meuspath in the Eifel region has won the DTM returned to the DTM as Head of the Team. The he became DTM Champion. Following two 2013 1st DTM (with Schaeffl er) drivers’ title twice and provided the best Audi seasoned engineer led Mike Rockenfeller to diffi cult years, Rocky is in contention at the “ADAC Motorsportler des Jahres” driver in the overall classifi cation four times. the DTM title in the 2013 season and had to very front of the fi eld again 2014 3rd DTM (with Schaeffl er) Since the racing series’ comeback in 2000, the take a break last year for health reasons. team has been active in the DTM, which makes it one of the most experienced outfi ts in the fi eld. GT racing is Phoenix Racing’s second pillar. Position 14, position 7, position 6, position 4, Biography The team has won the 24-hour race at the Nür- position 1 – since 2009, Mike Rockenfeller has burgring twice with the LMS. GT racing evolved into a top-class driver in the DTM. In Date of birth October 31, 1983 Major successes of commitments are again planned for 2017. In 2013, his upward performance curve culminated Place of birth Neuwied (D) Phoenix Racing addition, Phoenix Racing has intensifi ed its in winning the drivers’ title. In addition, he occu- Residence Landschlacht (CH) activities in Asia, including those in the Audi pied a strong third place in the overall standings Marital status Married to Susanne, 1st place 2011, 2013 DTM (drivers) R8 LMS Cup. in 2014. In the past two years, the Schaffl er am- two sons (Phil and Paul) 1st place 2013 DTM (teams) bassador remained below his expectations. No Height 1.75 m 1st place 2000, 2003, 2012, 2014 reason to bury his head in the sand. “I’m confi - Weight 68 kg 24 Hours of Nürburgring dent that we’re going to make it back to the top,” Motorsport since 1995 1st place 2007, 2012 24 Hours of Spa says Rockenfeller. No sooner said than done! In 1st place 2012 12 Hours of Bathurst Phoenix.Racing.GmbH 2017, Rocky has been picking up where he left mikerockenfeller 1st place 2009 FIA European GT3 Championship @phoenix_racing off in his championship-winning year and up un- @m_rockenfeller 1st place 2009 Belgian GT3 Championship phoenix-racing.de til the last race weekend at the mike-rockenfeller.de 1st place 1999 Touring Car GP Macau phoenixracing_ still has a chance of clinching his second title. mike_rockenfeller 18 19

Martin Tomczyk and his team, Audi Sport Team Champion Sporting stickers of Phoenix, Schaeffl er can call itself champion Schaeffl er’s Schaeffl ler’s product brand LuK, the Swede Mattias Ekström wins right in the debut year of its DTM commitment, brand history the DTM in 2007 not only from a sporting perspective but from a business one as well. “Motorsport evokes emo- in the DTM tions and promotes bonding particularly when The journey of the product brands, you’re successful,” says Schaeffl er’s Chief LuK, INA and FAG, to the Schaeffl er Technology Offi cer Prof. Peter Gutzmer. “At umbrella brand Schaeffl er and the Schaeffl er brands, motor- sport has traditionally been enjoying particular 1986 importance – as befi ts a technology company driven by innovation.”

30 years ago: The Schaeffl er brands mark the beginning The tradition dates as far back as the 1987 mid-nineteen eighties when the LuK, FAG and INA brands are fi rst featured on the race cars in inter- national touring car series for advertising purpos- es. Among others, in the 1986 DTM, the Rover Vitesse is on track sporting the LuK logo, with at the wheel. In the fi rst event at Zolder, the Danish rookie races to victory from second 1988 place on the grid, marking Thiim’s fi rst DTM suc- cess and the fi rst triumph for a vehicle with LuK branding as the beginning of a long success story. Following two other victories that season, Thiim clinches the title. In the following DTM years, the Showingg INA and LuK logos are featured on many other 1989 cars of the Alpina, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz the colors and Opel marques, as well as on the racing suits of their drivers. The conspicuous presence and Schaeffl er and its product brands have become “permanent fi xtures” in the DTM. Small stickers numerous race victories in the subsequent years marked the beginning and title wins have been some of the highlights to date – a success story enhance the level of awareness the company en- joys within the DTM scene with a lasting effect. 2007

Represented by its product brands as early as pany has opted for a commitment in the tradi- In 2007, Mattias Ekström and Mike Rocken- in the DTM’s pioneering days, Schaeffl er con- tion-steeped DTM – the most popular interna- feller in their DTM cars are racing un- centrates its commitments for the 2011 season tional touring car series with millions of fans der the banner of Schaeffl er’s product brands and starts sporting a new look. Colorful and throughout Europe. The vehicle is wrapped in LuK and INA, respectively. Ekström clinches ready to attack – the green-yellow Schaeffl er the company’s colors, its name, Schaeffl er, and the title. And this success really sets things in 2013 Audi. It was visually conspicuous and con- the logos of its product brands, LuK, FAG and motion. 2011: Martin Tomczyk becomes cham- spicuously fast right from the beginning. Be INA, are emblazoned on the bodywork in sev- pion. 2012: Mike Rockenfeller succeeds the ti- it with the A4 DTM or the RS 5 DTM, with Mar- eral places – Schaeffl er, from now on, will be tle defender who has switched to BMW as the tin Tomczyk or with Mike Rockenfeller at the inevitably linked to the results of this car. Schaeffl er campaigner. In his Audi A5 DTM, on wheel – Schaeffl er stands for success in the clinching fourth place overall, he achieves his DTM. For pole positions, fastest race laps, for From underdog to dominator best DTM result. 2013: Rockenfeller drives the victories and for title wins. The venture proves successful. The Schaeff - season of his life and claims the title. For Schaef- 2017 ler Audi A4 DTM, which the racing scene aff ec- fl er, this marks the second triumph in its third The globally active automotive supplier has tionately nicknames “caipirinha express” at the year as the main sponsor of a vehicle. And in started to sponsor a complete race car with its time, soon evolves into the revered “Schaeffl er 2014, “Rocky,” in third place overall, makes the name and in a major project at that. The com- Audi.” Thanks to the outstanding work of driver Schaeffl er colors shine again. 20 21 From day one

Auto Union DKW F89 1950 from 1974 quattro 1986

In 1949, Georg Schaeffl er achieves a The #Diaphragm Clutch introduced Today’s Schaeffl er ambassador Armin breakthrough invention, the #Cage- into automobiles by Schaeffl er’s LuK Schwarz, on winning the title in the Guided #INA Needle Bearing. It off ers brand in the mid-1960s displaces the 1986 Mitropa Rally Cup, achieves his reduced friction and torque stability preceding unit with helical springs from breakthrough in international rally which revolutionize the roller bearing the passenger car market. As well as in racing. In his Audi 80 quattro sporting market. In 1950, it is fi rst used in other models, Audi uses the technology conspicuous graphics of Schaeffl er’s the DKW F89 dubbed as in its compact Audi 50, enabling the Four INA brand, numerous new #Valve Train “Meisterklasse” (“Master Class”). Rings to tap into new consumer groups. Components are tested.

Schaeffl er and Audi have been longstanding partners not only in the DTM — in the fi eld of production automobiles, the two German automotive heavyweights have been teaming up for many decades as well

Audi A4 from 1995 from 1999 Audi A4 DTM 2007

The #Overrunning Alternator Pulley The #Continuously #Variable In many motorsport disciplines, such debuts in the Audi A4. Today, it is #Transmission is enabled thanks to as in the DTM on Mike Rockenfeller’s installed in practically any effi cient a high-tech engineering design from Audi A4 DTM, logos of Schaeffl er’s LuK, car, stabilizing rotational irregularities Schaeffl er. Featured in the legendary FAG and INA brands are emblazoned in the belt drive. The result: “bobblehead” TV commercial, on the cars. Today, the company’s smoother running and enhanced the technology which Audi calls appearance at the race track is billed as Both in the DTM and in the Formula E electric the effi ciency of the clutches is enhanced by NVH performance. “” acquires fame. #OneSchaeffl er. racing series, Schaeffl er and Audi have jointly stiff er designs, for the , among oth- celebrated major successes. By developing the ers. In 1993, the self-adjusting clutch (SAC) entire powertrain for the race car of Team ABT goes into production, debuting in the Schaeffl er Audi Sport, Schaeffl er is involved Bi-Turbo. The continuously variable transmis- in shaping mobility for tomorrow as well. The sion, the thermal management module or the same is true off the race track, as the successful electromechanical roll stabilizer – listed on partnership between Schaeffl er and Audi has the following page are other important tech- been in existence for several generations. nology milestones achieved in the partnership between Schaeffl er and Audi. As far back as in 1950, Schaeffl er’s cage-guided needle bearing is installed in Know-how and ingenuity the DKW F89 made by Auto Union, a company Not only the people at Audi, but those at all Audi A5 Sportback from 2007 Audi TT 2014 Audi SQ7 from 2016 that preceded today’s AUDI AG. It turns into automobile manufacturers around the globe, a million-seller within a very short period of rely on Schaeffl er’s active support. With the Schaeffl er’s #Thermal Management In the “Schaeffl er System 48 V” The #Electromechanical Module controls temperature #Concept Vehicle based on an Audi TT, #Roll Stabilizer from Schaeffl er time. Across the following decades, Schaeffl er ingenuity of its development engineers and its management in the entire powertrain. Schaeffl er demonstrates the potential enhances safety, vehicle dynamics and Audi intensify their collaboration. Since concentrated manufacturing know-how, the This allows the ideal thermal condition of 48-volt hybridization. An electric and ride comfort, for instance in of the engine and transmission to be rear axle complements the IC engine the current Audi SQ7. In 2016, the the mid-1960s, clutches by Schaeffl er’s LuK group has been decisively infl uencing prog- achieved as soon as possible and fuel and recuperates braking energy at the pioneering component receives a brand are used at Audi as well. In the 1980s, ress in global automotive technology. economy to be enhanced. same time. “German Innovation Award.” 22 Mobility Compact info Mike# Rockenfeller99 for tomorrow October 31, 1983, Neuwied (D) Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM For Schaeffl er, innovation has been part of its corporate DNA since the Landschlacht (CH) • Chassis CFRP monocoque, front, rear and lateral foundation of the company. It is based on lateral and interdisciplinary thinking Married, two sons CFRP crash elements 1.75 m • Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive, 4-plate CFRP clutch, 68 kg semi-automatic 6-speed transmission with paddle Schaeffl er is known as an innovative leader shift, adjustable plate-type limited slip diff erential • Engine Normally aspirated V8, 4,000 cc, delivering a wealth of technologies that make more than 500 HP automobiles more fuel-effi cient, environmen- mike-rockenfeller.de • Suspension Independent front and rear suspension, tally friendly, and safer, as well as products mikerockenfeller double wishbones, pushrod system with spring/ damper unit for trains, aircraft, wind turbines, and many @m_rockenfeller • Weight 1,125 kg (including driver) other industrial sectors. Schaeffl er can be mike_rockenfeller • Dimensions Length 5,010 mm, width 1,950 mm, found wherever things are in motion – and height 1,150 mm motion also means mobility. The challenges facing mobility of the future are immense. Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM facts That’s why Schaeffl er is committed to its ho- listic “mobility for tomorrow” concept, geared to fi nding sustainable solutions for the world Rockenfeller in the DTM rd of tomorrow. 3 3.1 # generation Seconds (1st 2013, 2nd 2014, 6 in the sprint from 1 pole positions 3rd 2017) drivers’ championship 0 to 100 km/h title (2013) 280 km/h top speed Mobility for tomorrow Under this concept, 5 Schaeffl er concentrates on four focus areas: fastest race environmentally friendly drive systems, urban mobility, interurban mobility and energy chain laps Schaeffl er in the DTM (2011–2017) 133 92 # 6 races 5 wins races pole positions 7 Schaeffl er facts wins ≈ 87,000 ...... employees worldwide 4 13.3 ...... billion Euro turnover in 2016 fastest race laps > 2,300 ...... registered patents in 2016 25,000 ...... active and pending patents 170 ...... locations in 50 countries 75...... factories worldwide 60 ....Schaeffl er components in automobiles worldwide (average) 17 ...... R&D centers worldwide drivers’ championship titles (2011, 2013) The race track Hockenheimring

260 km/h Top speed 185 km/h (275 km/h with DRS) Fastest turn

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1 Audi hospitality 2 Media center 4 3 Start/fi nish 4 Main grandstand 3 5 Pit lane 5 Schedule Friday, October 13 09:30 – 10:55 FIA Formula 3 Free practice 1 & 2 11:10 – 12:00 Audi Sport TT Cup Free practice 12:15 – 13:15 Porsche Carrera Cup Free practice 13:25 – 13:45 FIA Formula 3 Qualifying 1 14:55 – 15:25 Audi Sport TT Cup Qualifying 16:15 – 16:45 DTM Free practice 1 17:10 – 17:30 FIA Formula 3 Qualifying 2 & 3 17:40 – 18:15 Porsche Carrera Cup Qualifying m Saturday, October 14 4,574 09:10 – 09:40 Audi Sport TT Cup Race 1 Track length 09:55 – 10:25 DTM Free practice 2 10:50 – 11:25 FIA Formula 3 Race 1 S c h a e ffl e r Audi 11:45 – 12:05 DTM Qualifying 1 S c h a e ffl e r Audi 12:25 – 12:50 Porsche Carrera Cup Race 1 schaeffl ergroup AudiSport 14:48 – 15:43 DTM Race 1 @schaeffl ergroup @audisport 16:20 – 16:50 Audi Sport TT Cup Race 2 schaeffl er.com audi.com/audisport 17:15 – 17:50 FIA Formula 3 Race 2 Schaeffl er audisport Sunday, October 15 09:00 – 09:30 DTM Free practice 3 09:55 – 10:30 Porsche Carrera Cup Race 2 DTM Learn more about 10:55 – 11:30 FIA Formula 3 Race 3 mobility for @DTM 12:00 – 12:20 DTM Qualifying 2 tomorrow dtm.com 15:13 – 16:08 DTM Race 2