FACT SHEET XXL Round 1 DTM HOCKENHEIM May 6/7, 2017

Here we go! The DTM traditionally kicks off the new season at the

Rule of three … Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler ambassador will compete Editorial sporting the Schaeffler colors The 2017 DTM season for the sixth time in 2017 promises to become an extremely exciting one. The pre-season tests have shown that the three manufactur- ers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, are on Jörg Walz a similar level. Now, Vice President Hockenheim will be the Communications and Marketing Schaeffler first “serious” contest. Automotive Who will clinch the pole positions? Who the vic- tories? Obviously, at Schaeffler we’re keeping our fingers crossed particularly for Mike Rockenfeller who in his Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM represents the colors of our Group. And to all the fans at Hocken- heim: Enjoy the event!

The DTM has been delivering top-class 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 Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG Motorsp ort Communications and Marketing Schaeffler Automotive Industriestr. 1–3 91074 Herzogenaurach [email protected] in a www.schaeffler.com cla ss of its own

The idea of a new touring car series was born to take a look inside the inner sanctum – even them now being equivalent. Each of the 18 clas- in 1983 and, unlike other championships it during most of the sessions: another step of sified rounds in the upcoming season will cover Contents did not group the field in various classifica- making the DTM as fan-friendly as possible. a 55-minute distance plus one lap. 2 Schaeffler in the DTM tions. The driver to finish first was the winner: 4 2017 race calendar a transparent concept that was working well in A tight set of regulations has been ensur- Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler in motorsport man Production Car Championship) evolved such as Mike Rockenfeller, Mattias Ekström, group concentrated its commitments, gave 14 Schaeffler optimizes IC engines into the most important international touring , or . Six its name to the Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler and Audi 2017 marks a very special year for the DTM. feat. In 2017, Schaeffler, Audi Sport Team 22 Schaeffler company profile For the first time, fans will have the opportuni- Attractive for fans and partners Phoenix and Rockenfeller are again forming 23 Schaeffler and DTM facts & figures ty to watch the teams’ activities at close range. As usual, two races will be held at each a congenial trio that will continue to make its 24 Info on DTM weekend at Hockenheim Three garages will be open, allowing visitors event. However – another novelty – both of mark on the DTM. 4 7 5 Amidst nature Tour of Spielberg 8 Europe September 23/24, 2017 An exciting roller coaster ride 18 races, 9 events, 5 countries – facts & figures of the 2017 DTM including an Alpine panorama – the features a unique flair. Rocky has been holding the lap record in Austria since 2014. The classic May 6/7, 2017 A fixture since There’s no other race track the DTM 1984 Hockenheim has visited more frequently: 82 times. Showdown 1 Since 1995, the Grand Prix circuit Nürburgring in Baden-Württemberg has also Germany Hockenheim Germany consistently hosted the season opener. 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 finale that is traditionally Lausitzring Germany the calendar since the DTM’s held at Hockenheim – on five 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 2016 drivers’ classification 2016 teams’ classification 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 first time and then 2000). Its capacity of seating 1 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 206 1 Audi Sport Team 319 not again until 2014. Following another 25,000 spectators makes the 2 (I) Audi 202 break the following year, the circuit near main grandstand the largest one 3 (GB) Audi 145 2 BMW Team RMG 290 Budapest saw the DTM returning in 2016. in the country. 4 (CDN) Mercedes-Benz 124 3 BMW Team RBM 203 5 (GB) Mercedes-Benz 116 4 Audi Sport 185 The highlight 6 (GB) BMW 113 5 Audi Sport Team Abt 154 Germany 7 Mattias Ekström (S) Audi 107 4 6 8 (B) BMW 90 6 Mercedes-AMG 133 July 1/2, 2017 9 Nico Müller (CH) Audi 88 7 SILBERPFEIL Energy Mercedes-AMG 130 Summer feeling, lakeside venue, 10 Timo Glock (D) BMW 84 celebrities and entertainment 11 Gary Paffett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 73 8 BWT Mercedes-AMG 128 galore – the city street race in the heart of Nuremberg is 12 (A) Mercedes-Benz 68 9 BMW Team MTEK 95 dubbed the “DTM’s Monaco” for 13 Miguel Molina (E) Audi 66 10 EURONICS/FREE MEN’S WORLD good reason. 14 (D) Mercedes-Benz 60 15 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 51 Mercedes-AMG 80

16 (B) BMW 44 11 BMW Team Schnitzer 59 Russia record holder 17 António Félix da Costa (P) BMW 43 Rocky’s victory 12 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 42 Moscow Russia premiere 18 (F) Audi 40 5 19 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 31 July 22/23, 2017 Zandvoort In a third of the six DTM races held at the , the 20 Maximilian Götz (D) Mercedes-Benz 17 Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM with Mike Rockenfeller at the wheel The Netherlands 21 Martin Tomczyk (D) BMW 16 2016 manufacturers’ was the first to cross the finish line. August 19/20, 2017 22 (D) Audi 13 classification In the first year of the Schaeffler 23 René Rast (D) Audi 8 P Manufacturer Pts Group’s DTM commitment, in 24 (E) Mercedes-Benz 6 1 Audi 700 2011, Mike Rockenfeller, at 25 (S) Mercedes-Benz 5 2 BMW 647 Zandvoort, celebrated his first ever DTM victory as well: a double 26 (F) Mercedes-Benz 2 3 Mercedes-Benz 471 debut breakthrough. 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- specification 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 cars will be putting clearly system have been released for further develop- greater demands on the driver. ment in order to optimize performance. Specification components Aerodynamics This year’s body styles correspond to The specifications 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 vehicles. For this purpose, the geometries of the developments by the manufacturers, clearly Sport front splitter, underfloor and rear diffusor were more areas for jointly developed specification modified and ride height was increased. Use of components than before have been included Races Pit stops the drag reduction system (DRS), which makes in the new regulations. Each of the 18 classification races in In each race, a mandatory pit stop, no overtaking easier in the DTM, will be limited to the upcoming season will cover a 55-minute earlier than after the first and no later than af- twelve laps (a total of 36 activations) in all races. distance, plus one lap. As a result, the race du- ter the last race lap, has to be made. This re- ration of a weekend is extended by ten minutes sults in many tactical opportunities to define 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- first 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 Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 differential

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

Tires Hankook specification 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 benefit from in other motorsport disciplines such as rally each other? racing, logos of Schaeffler’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 reflects 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 Schaeffler.’” promotes team spirit. All of this is beneficial in Schaeffler’s day-to-day work as a globally In 2017, Schaeffler 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 field 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: Schaeffler 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- field together with our partner Porsche. 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 Schaeffler is actively involved in designing fu- 2015/2016 season, Schaeffler, 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 Schaeffler Audi Sport.” the WEC – are the optimum communicators of our messages.” The DTM has always been racing with classic IC engines. By contrast, electrification is the In 2016, some 1,000 Schaeffler 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 Officer of Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 electrification. 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 Schaeffler’s LuK product brand Posters and stickers of the Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 offices. Whenever Mike Rockenfeller visits a words energy carriers that are ideally suited (left) and Prof. Peter Gutzmer are members of Schaeffler’s behind this commitment? Schaeffler location and our employees have for use in an IC engine system. The future of executive board Peter Gutzmer: “Schaeffler has always been an the opportunity to shake his hand during per- our personal mobility will be defined by a innovation driver. About three decades ago, we sonal tech talks it becomes clear that this is a healthy mix of hybrids, efficient 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 Schaeffler Audi has been the eye-catcher since 2011. In addition to its striking colors, its sporting successes are remarkable too. In the first year of in our genes the partnership, Martin Tomczyk, in a previous-specification 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 Schaeffler brand ambassador, Rockenfeller Competition, momentum, vehicle control at the limit – motorsport has many facets that make impressively embodies the company’s values. For the trained automotive mechanic, partici- it unique. But it also sharpens the senses and provides new ideas and motivation for routine pating in events at the Schaeffler 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 tasks. All of these are reasons that motivate Schaeffer to be involved in motorsport to familiarize the champion with the enormous breadth of the Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler’s employees and has well as around the globe where ­Schaeff­ler’s nearly resulted in Schaeffler successfully standing its 87,000 employees are active.

High-tech hybrids

Action at close range is something that Schaeffler 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 Schaeffler’s expertise since then. The partnership has historically grown and, in motorsport as well as in production, dates back to the 1940s, Schaeffler’s cage-guided needle bearing having been installed in Porsche’s first production model, the legendary 356. The WEC provides Schaeffler 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 efficiency 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 Schaeffler. Together, Schaeffler 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 first racing series for fully electric vehicles uniquely embodies what mobility for tomorrow stands for. At Schaeffler, involvement in shaping the electrification of the automobile is one of the central forward-thinking topics. Schaeffler is one of the innovation leaders in this field and frequently a pioneer. In Formula E, Schaeff­ ler has been on board as the exclusive technology partner of Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport ever since the series’ inaugural season of 2014/15. Since the second season, Schaeffler has been developing the vehicle’s powertrain. The Brazilian and the German Daniel Abt have been a well-gelled driver duo ever since the first race. Di Grassi has already finished overall runner-up twice and taken third place overall once. 14 15

can be realized. Cylinder deactivation without the need for design modifications is possible as well. Consequently, even three-cylinder en- examples from gines which are increasingly popular choices decades for downsizing solutions can be operated with 3 rolling cylinder deactivation (“1.5-cylinder op- Innovations for eration”). UniAir demonstrates its potential in more efficiency its most recent generation as well. In a specific application, a new development of a four-cyl- inder gasoline engine family, the customized UniAir system is combined with two hydraulic 1985 camshaft adjusters for the first time. The addi- Dual-mass flywheel (DMF) tional degrees of freedom of the weight-opti- mized system make it possible to operate the engine in an even wider range of the map with optimum efficiency.

Schaeffler’s electromagnetic INA camshaft adjuster enhances efficiency compared with conventional hydraulic systems as well. The electrical variant makes it possible to achieve high adjustment speeds – near-irrespective of engine speed and oil temperature. This ensures Efficiency variability in cold starts (down to –30 °C) and when the engine shuts down. As valve timing is 2009 practically infinite, various start-stop strategies Fully variable elec- is the magic word can be supported, which is another contribu- trohydraulic valve tion to enhancing fuel economy and reducing control (UniAir) emissions. The powertrain with a classic IC engine at the heart of it still harbors major development potential Wide product portfolio The thermal management module that as- sists IC engines and transmissions in reaching “We estimate the remaining efficiency enhance- celebrate success in high-compression diesel their ideal temperature window faster is anoth- ment potential of current-state production engines. Since 2010, a DMF-integrated cen- er piece which Schaeffler adds to the optimiza- engines to amount to 20 per cent for gasoline trifugal pendulum absorber has been adding tion puzzle. Up to four percent improvements of engines and 10 per cent for diesel engines,” further refinement and running smoothness to fuel economy and emissions can be achieved says Schaeffler’s Chief Technology Officer Prof. engines. In 2014, Schaeffler delivered the one just by using such a thermal management mod- 2011 Peter Gutzmer. And there is agreement among hundred millionth DMF. ule. In addition, Schaeffler engineers use vi- Thermal industry experts on this as well: a single mea- bration dampers such as centrifugal pendulum ­management sure to achieve this does not exist. It will take In 2009, Schaeffler launched production of absorbers to make IC engines operate at low module a wealth of individual ideas and improvements “UniAir” fully variable valve control. Combined rpm levels and within consumption-optimized to reduce fuel consumption. In the IC engine it- with engine downsizing, the system makes it operating points. And, obviously, Schaeffler is

self as well as in the drivetrain. possible to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 pursuing this simple approach to economy as emissions by up to 25 percent. In addition, Uni- well: anything that is not needed at the moment How Schaeffler enhances efficiency Air – through higher power output and torque is shut off. All-wheel drive disconnect-clutch, With the invention of the dual-mass fly- as well as optimized engine responsiveness – cylinder deactivation and automatic start-stop wheel (DMF) Schaeffler’s product range has enhances driving pleasure. Furthermore, Uni- systems – the automotive and industry suppli- included a vibration damper since 1985 that Air increases the possibilities of the engine er’s portfolio includes all of these. The same has long become a standard component in ef- operating as required by the respective driv- applies to a wide range of rolling bearings that Always focused on progress Schaeffler has a decades-long track record of delivering innovations ficient powertrains. Utilized for the first time ing situation. As a result, modern combustion reduce friction in the engine, transmission and to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of in the BMW 525e, it subsequently went on to technologies such as “Miller” and “Atkinson” drive train. IC engines, which enhances their efficiency 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 Together with Phoenix Racing and Schaeffler 2008 1st Le Mans Series in the DTM since 2006. The squad based in (pictured) and Team Manager Dirk Theimann, Mike Rockenfeller in 2013 achieved his 2010 1st 24 Hours of Le Mans Meuspath in the Eifel region has won the DTM Jürgen Jungklaus has returned to the DTM as greatest success in motorsport to date when he 2013 1st DTM (with Schaeffler) drivers’ title twice and provided the best Audi Head of the Team. The seasoned engineer led became DTM Champion. In spite of two difficult “ADAC Motorsportler des Jahres” driver in the overall classification four times. Mike Rockenfeller to the DTM title in the 2013 years most recently, Rocky is confident for 2017 2014 3rd DTM (with Schaeffler) Since the racing series’ comeback in 2000, the season and had to take a break last year for team has been active in the DTM, which makes it health reasons. one of the most experienced outfits in the field. Position 14, position 7, position 6, position 4, Biography GT racing is Phoenix Racing’s second pillar. position 1 – since 2009, Mike Rockenfeller has The team has won the 24-hour race at the Nür- evolved into a top-class driver in the DTM. In Date of birth October 31, 1983 Major successes of burgring twice with the LMS. GT racing 2013, his upward performance curve culmi- Place of birth Neuwied (D) Phoenix Racing commitments are again planned for 2017. In nated in winning the drivers’ title. In addition, Residence Landschlacht (CH) addition, Phoenix Racing has intensified its he occupied a strong third place in the overall Marital status Married to Susanne, 1st place 2011, 2013 DTM (drivers) activities in Asia, including those in the Audi standings in 2014. In the past two years, the two sons (Phil and Paul) 1st place 2013 DTM (teams) R8 LMS Cup. Schaffler 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 confident that we’re going to make Motorsport since 1995 1st place 2007, 2012 24 Hours of Spa 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 different 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 phoenixracing_ especially better than the one in 2016.” mike_rockenfeller 18 19

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

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

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

Schaeffler and Audi have not only been enjoying a longstanding partnership in the DTM. The technology group based in Herzogenaurach and the OEM based in Ingolstadt have been working together in automobile production for many decades as well Innovation Schaeffler’s mechatronic roll stabilizer was Going forward the first system of its kind on the market Schaeffler in 2013 pioneered the “48 Volt” that pointed the way toward mobility for tomor- row. Since then, this automotive technology ­mechanical belt tensioner systems and alter- has made it possible to realize a wide range of nator de-couplers. In 1995, Schaeffler’s over- ideas, from hybridization through to vehicle dy- running alternator pulley is used in the Audi namics and comfort features. Thanks to these A4. Among other things, it reduces rotational ir- new possibilities, automobiles become both regularities in the belt drive, resulting in higher more fuel-efficient and dynamic – at very mod- running smoothness and refinement, improved erate prices. The latest showcase demonstrat- NVH performance and longer component life. ing 48-volt technology is the “Schaeffler High Just four years later, Schaeffler presents -an Performance 48 V.” It represents cost-efficient other innovation in an : continuously hybridization combined with maximum dynam- variable transmission is now possible thanks ics and permanently provides all-electric power to a link-plate chain and a variator whose cone- output of 20 kW. This power flows to the two shaped plates alter the diameter of the contact rear wheels, complementing the IC engine that area and thus continuously vary the gear ratios. is linked to a 48-volt belt-driven starter-gen- Schaeffler’s success story begins in 1949 an integral component of the DKW The solution from Schaeffler’s LuK brand trans- erator. The powerful electric motor generates when brothers Georg and Wilhelm Schaeffler F89. Auto Union is a company that preceded mits torque of up to 400 newton meters. starting torque of up to 2,000 newton meters, file a patent application for the cage-guided today’s AUDI AG. From 1952 on, the invention allowing the vehicle to travel in all-electric needle bearing that sets new standards. The of the Schaefflers can be found as well in the Award winner mode up to 35 km/h. Active coasting at con- “needles” as the long, cylindrical rolling ele- transmission of the Beetle made by Volkswa- Schaeffler’s mechatronic roll stabilizer stant speed is even possible at speeds of more ments are called, are not loosely inserted into gen – today’s parent corporation of Audi – and which is installed in the current Audi SQ7, for than 70 km/h. The electric motor can assist the the bearing but guided in a cage that prevents starts selling by the millions within a short pe- example, was recognized in 2016 with the IC engine as well – causing the car to accelerate contact between them. Friction losses due to riod of time. “German Innovation Award” in the “large enter- with even greater momentum. counter-rotating movements are thus elimi- prise” category. A compact electric motor with nated. As a result, such bearings can be ex- Schaeffler and Audi intensify their a three-stage planetary gear-set separates the In the decades ahead, Schaeffler and Audi posed to higher dynamic loads than so-called ­partnership two halves of the stabilizer. On a bumpy road, are going to jointly shape mobility for tomorrow full-complement bearings. As early as in 1950, As a systems supplier, Schaeffler devel- they are actively isolated from each other for en- as well, in the forward-thinking field of e-mobil- the cage-guided needle bearing has become ops tension and idler pulleys, hydraulic and hanced ride comfort. 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 first time relies Schaeffler’s mechatronic roll stabilizer In 2017, Mike Rockenfeller is again ed needle bearing is used for the first Schwarz and Hans-Joachim Hösch running alternator pulley is launched. on Schaeffler technology for a con- that won an award in 2016 enhances racing in the DTM sporting the Schaeffler 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, Schaeffler wins klasse.” with stickers of Schaeffler’s INA brand. energy efficiency of engines. “.” the title in the touring car racing series. 22 Mobility Compact info Mike# Rockenfeller99 October 31, 1983, for tomorrow Neuwied (D) Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM For Schaeffler, 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 Schaeffler is known as an innovative leader shift, adjustable plate-type limited slip differential • Engine Normally aspirated V8, 4,000 cc, delivering a wealth of technologies that make more than 500 HP automobiles more fuel-efficient, environmen- mike-rockenfeller.de • Suspension Independent front and rear suspension, tally friendly, and safer, as well as products for mikerockenfeller double wishbones, pushrod system with spring/ damper unit trains, aircraft, wind turbines, and many other­ @m_rockenfeller • Weight 1,125 kg (including driver) industrial sectors. Schaeffler can be found mike_rockenfeller • Dimensions Length 5,010 mm, width 1,950 mm, wherever things are in motion – and motion height 1,150 mm also means mobility. The challenges facing mobility of the future are immense. That’s why Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM facts Schaeffler is committed to its holistic “mobility for tomorrow” concept, geared to finding sus- tainable solutions for the world of tomorrow. Rockenfeller in the DTM rd 3 3.1 #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 Mobility for tomorrow Under this concept, top speed Schaeffler concentrates on four focus areas: 5 environmentally friendly drive systems, urban fastest race mobility, interurban mobility and energy chain laps Schaeffler in the DTM (2011–2016) 117 76 #1 6 races 4 wins races pole positions 6 Schaeffler 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 ����Schaeffler components in automobiles worldwide (average) 17 ���������������������������������������������������������������R&D centers worldwide drivers’ championship titles (2011, 2013) The Race Track Hockenheimring

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Schaeffler Audi Schedule schaefflergroup AudiSport Friday, May 5 @schaefflergroup @audisport 17:00 – 17:30 Free practice 1 schaeffler.com audi.com/audisport Saturday, May 6 Schaeffler audisport 09:55 – 10:25 Free practice 2 11:35 – 11:55 Qualifying 1 14:48 – 15:43 Race 1

Sunday, May 7 Learn more about DTM 10:00 – 10:30 Free practice 3 mobility for @DTM 12:20 – 12:40 Qualifying 2 tomorrow dtm.com 15:18 – 16:13 Race 2