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FACT SHEET XXL Round 2 DTM LAUSITZRING May 20/21, 2017

With tailwinds aims to confi rm the good form he showed in the season opener

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 The 2017 DTM season for the sixth time in 2017 promises to become an extremely exciting one. The season opener at Hockenheim has shown that the three manu- facturers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Jörg Walz are competing on a Vice President similar level. Now the Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er DTM is moving on to the Automotive Lausitzring. Obviously, at Schaeffl er, we are again keeping our fi ngers crossed particularly for Mike Rockenfeller who in his Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM represents the colors of our Group. And to all the fans at the venue: Enjoy the event!

The DTM has been delivering top-class touring racing for more than 30 years. Contact The German manufacturers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and renowned drivers, battle for positions and points within the range of thousandths Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG Motorsp ort Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er Automotive Industriestr. 1–3 91074 Herzogenaurach presse@schaeffl er.com in a www.schaeffl er.com cla ss of its own

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 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 Amidst nature Tour of Spielberg Austria 8 Europe September 23/24, 2017 An exciting roller coaster ride 18 races, 9 events, 5 countries – facts & fi gures of the 2017 DTM including an Alpine panorama – the features a unique fl air. Rocky has been holding the lap record in Austria since 2014. Champagne pleasures May 6/7, 2017 A fi xture since Mike Rockenfeller manages 1984 Hockenheim a good start to the season in Showdown 1 his Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM, Nürburgring clinching a third and a seventh Germany Hockenheim Germany place in the opening races. 9 September 9/10, 2017 October 14/15, 2017 The Nürburgring is the only Six times in the past ten years the race track to have been title race was not decided before the Crowd puller consistently represented on season fi nale that is traditionally Lausitzring Germany the calendar since the DTM’s held at Hockenheim – on fi ve of 2 these occasions the decision was inaugural season in 1984. The DTM races are run on the short produced in the very last race. version of the Grand Prix circuit. Double comeback 3 Budapest Hungary May 20/21, 2017 Drivers’ classifi cation Teams’ classifi cation June 17/18, 2017 The Lausitzring is the “youngest” In 1988, the DTM raced at the German race track (opened in P Driver Manufacturer Pts P Team Pts for the fi rst time and then 2000). Its capacity of seating 1 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT 53 not again until 2014. Following another 25,000 spectators makes the 1 (A) Mercedes-Benz 40 break the following year, the circuit near main grandstand the largest one 2 Audi Sport 36 2 Jamie Green (GB) Audi 26 Budapest saw the DTM returning in 2016. in the country. 3 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes me 26 3 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 26 4 BMW Team RMR 25 4 Timo Glock (D) BMW 25 The highlight 5 Audi Sport Team 22 Germany 5 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 21 4 6 6 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 21 July 1/2, 2017 6 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 16 7 BMW Team RMG 16 Summer feeling, lakeside venue, celebrities and entertainment 7 (I) Mercedes-Benz 13 8 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport SILBERPFEIL Energy 13 galore – the city street race 8 Nico Müller (CH) Audi 12 9 BMW Team RBM 2 in the heart of Nuremberg is dubbed the “DTM’s Monaco” for 9 (GB) Mercedes-Benz 12 good reason. 10 Mattias Ekström (S) Audi 10 Manufacturers’ classifi cation P Manufacturer Pts 11 René Rast (D) Audi 10 Russia record holder 1 Mercedes-Benz 92 Moscow Russia Rocky’s victory 12 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 2 2 Audi 79 5 3 BMW 43 July 22/23, 2017 premiere 13 (D) Mercedes-Benz 1 In a third of the six DTM races held at the , the Zandvoort (GB) BMW 0 Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM with Mike Rockenfeller at the wheel The Netherlands was the fi rst to cross the fi nish line. Loïc Duval (F) Audi 0 August 19/20, 2017 (B) BMW 0 In the fi rst year of the Schaeffl er Group’s DTM commitment, in (B) BMW 0 2011, Mike Rockenfeller, at Zandvoort, celebrated his fi rst (CDN) Mercedes-Benz 0 ever DTM victory as well. 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 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 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 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 (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 , 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 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.

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 Lucas di Grassi and the German Daniel Abt have been a well-gelled driver duo ever since the fi rst race. Di Grassi has already fi nished overall runner-up twice and taken third place overall once. 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 ideas and improvements, in the IC engine itself more effi ciency and in the drivetrain.

This is how Schaeffl er enhances effi ciency Reducing friction is one of these measures. 1985 Here Schaeffl er leverages its wide-ranging Dual-mass fl ywheel (DMF) know-how as a manufacturer of rolling bear- ings as well as its expertise in surfaces and coatings. In engine technology, for instance, 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 , 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 2009 as “Miller” and “Atkinson” can be achieved. Fully variable elec- Cylinder deactivation is possible without the trohydraulic valve control (UniAir) effi ciency need for any additional engineering modifi ca- tions as well. In addition, Schaeffl er’s electro- 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 2011 up with an answer to this question. Not least for improvement piece of the optimization puzzle: the thermal Thermal because of the large number of factors, from Especially because IC engines will be a driv- management module launched in 2011 that management module legal requirements to infrastructures to tech- ing force in mobility for tomorrow it’s important helps IC engines and transmissions reach nical developments and prices, that infl uence to make them fi t for the future. Engineers at their ideal temperature windows faster. market developments. “There continues to be Schaeffl er are working on projects that aim to 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

A champion attacks again

Experience Career highlights

is a trump card nd 2003 2 Porsche Carrera Cup 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 2006 1st 24 Hours of Nürburgring Audi and Phoenix Racing have been partners Alongside Team Director Ernst Moser and Team Together with Phoenix Racing and Schaeffl er 2008 1st Le Mans Series in the DTM since 2006. The squad based in Manager Dirk Theimann, Jürgen Jungklaus has Mike Rockenfeller in 2013 achieved his 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 greatest success in motorsport to date when he 2013 1st DTM (with Schaeffl er) drivers’ title twice and provided the best Audi seasoned engineer led Mike Rockenfeller to became DTM Champion. In spite of two diffi cult “ADAC Motorsportler des Jahres” driver in the overall classifi cation four times. the DTM title in the 2013 season and had to years most recently, Rocky is confi dent for 2017 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 culmi- Place of birth Neuwied (D) Phoenix Racing addition, Phoenix Racing has intensifi ed its nated in winning the drivers’ title. In addition, Residence Landschlacht (CH) activities in Asia, including those in the Audi he occupied a strong third place in the overall Marital status Married to Susanne, 1st place 2011, 2013 DTM (drivers) R8 LMS Cup. standings in 2014. In the past two years, the two sons (Phil and Paul) 1st place 2013 DTM (teams) Schaffl er ambassador remained below his ex- Height 1.75 m 1st place 2000, 2003, 2012, 2014 pectations. No reason to bury his head in the Weight 68 kg 24 Hours of Nürburgring sand. “I’m confi dent that we’re going to make Motorsport since 1995 1st place 2007, it back to the top,” says Rockenfeller. “My team 1st place 2012 12 Hours of Bathurst Phoenix.Racing.GmbH and I have to change a few things and we’re rea- mikerockenfeller 1st place 2009 FIA European GT3 Championship @phoenix_racing dy for that. We’re going to make a diff erent sho- @m_rockenfeller 1st place 2009 Belgian GT3 Championship phoenix-racing.de wing again than we did in the past two years, mike-rockenfeller.de 1st place 1999 Touring Car GP Macau phoenixracing_ especially better than the one in 2016.” 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 purpos- es. Among others, in the 1986 DTM, the 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 , BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz the colors and 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

Schaeffl er and Audi have not only been enjoying a longstanding partnership in the DTM. they are actively isolated from each other for en- The technology group based in Herzogenaurach and the OEM based in Ingolstadt have been hanced ride comfort. working together in automobile production for many decades as well Innovation Schaeffl er’s mechatronic roll stabilizer Going forward was the fi rst system of its kind on the market Schaeffl er in 2013 pioneered the “48 Volt” that pointed the way toward mobility for tomor- row. Since then, this automotive technology has made it possible to realize a wide range of ideas, from hybridization through to vehicle dynam- mechanical belt tensioner systems and alter- ics and comfort features. Thanks to these new nator de-couplers. In 1995, Schaeffl er’s over- possibilities, automobiles become both more running alternator pulley is used in the Audi fuel-effi cient and dynamic – at very moderate A4. Among other things, it reduces rotational ir- prices. The latest showcase demonstrating regularities in the belt drive, resulting in higher 48-volt technology is the “Schaeffl er High Per- running smoothness and refi nement, improved formance 48 V” (big picture, left). It represents NVH performance and longer component life. cost-effi cient hybridization combined with Just four years later, Schaeffl er presents an- maximum dynamics and permanently provides other innovation in an : continuously all-electric power output of 20 kW. This power variable transmission is now possible thanks fl ows to the two rear wheels, complementing to a link-plate chain and a variator whose cone- the IC engine that is linked to a 48-volt belt- Schaeffl er’s success story begins in 1949 an integral component of the DKW shaped plates alter the diameter of the contact driven starter-generator. The powerful electric when brothers Georg and Wilhelm Schaeffl er F89. Auto Union is a company that preceded area and thus continuously vary the gear ratios. motor generates starting torque of up to 2,000 fi le a patent application for the cage-guided today’s AUDI AG. From 1952 on, the invention The solution from Schaeffl er’s LuK brand trans- newton meters, allowing the vehicle to travel in needle bearing that sets new standards. The of the Schaeffl ers can be found as well in the mits torque of up to 400 newton meters. all-electric mode up to 35 km/h. Active coasting “needles” as the long, cylindrical rolling ele- transmission of the Beetle made by Volkswa- at constant speed is even possible at speeds ments are called, are not loosely inserted into gen – today’s parent corporation of Audi – and Award winner of more than 70 km/h. The electric motor can the bearing but guided in a cage that prevents starts selling by the millions within a short pe- Schaeffl er’s mechatronic roll stabilizer assist the IC engine as well – causing the car to contact between them. Friction losses due to riod of time. which is installed in the current Audi SQ7, for accelerate with even greater momentum. counter-rotating movements are thus elimi- example, was recognized in 2016 with the nated. As a result, such bearings can be ex- Schaeffl er and Audi intensify their “German Innovation Award” in the “large enter- In the decades ahead, Schaeffl er and Audi posed to higher dynamic loads than so-called partnership prise” category. A compact electric motor with are going to jointly shape mobility for tomorrow full-complement bearings. As early as in 1950, As a systems supplier, Schaeffl er devel- a three-stage planetary gear-set separates the as well, in the forward-thinking fi eld of e-mobil- the cage-guided needle bearing has become ops tension and idler pulleys, hydraulic and two halves of the stabilizer. On a bumpy road, ity, among others.

Auto Union DKW F89 quattro Audi A4 Audi A6 Audi SQ7 Audi RS 5 DTM How everything began Competitive Calming component Perfect harmony Prize winner DTM guarantor of success In 1950, the revolutionary cage-guid- An example from motorsport: Armin In 1995, volume production of the over- In 1999, Audi for the fi rst time relies Schaeffl er’s mechatronic roll stabilizer In 2017, Mike Rockenfeller is again ed needle bearing is used for the fi rst Schwarz and Hans-Joachim Hösch running alternator pulley is launched. on Schaeffl er technology for a con- that won an award in 2016 enhances racing in the DTM sporting the Schaeffl er time in the vehicle called “Meister- compete in the 1986 Rally Bohemia – It reduces vibrations and improves the tinuously variable transmission in its ride comfort on bumpy roads. livery. In 2011 and 2013, Schaeffl er wins klasse.” with stickers of Schaeffl er’s INA brand. energy effi ciency of engines. “.” the title in the series. 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) 119 77 # 6 races 4 wins races pole positions 6 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 Lausitzring

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