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SACHS Performance clutch in the BMW Motorsport
SACHS is a longstanding partner of BMW Motorsport. In racing series such as the DTM or long-distance sport at the Nürburgring 24 hour race, BMW relies on clutches from ZF SACHS.
DTM
Since the 2012 season, the three premium brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been fully relying on clutch systems from ZF SACHS for all their DTM vehicles.The BMW racing clutch "SACHS Formula Carbon clutch 4/140Y" has four carbon clutch plates. The clutch transmits a torque of up to 900 Nm and is designed for long durability.
24 Hours Nürburgring
Seven of the top ten teams lately relied on SACHS clutches at the greatest long-distance race in Germany - including the first four of the overall rankings at the Nuerburgring 24 Hour.Porsche crossed the finish line in third place, whose 911 is equipped with ZF clutches and dampers. The BMW teams who came fourth and sixth, the seventh-placed Audi and ninth-placed Nissan all use ZF clutches in their power transmission.