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Audi A4 B8 #9 T. Kristensen DTM 2008 Minichamps 1:43

Audi A4 B8 #9 T. Kristensen DTM 2008 Minichamps 1:43
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Brand
Audi
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
400081809
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About the Audi A4 B8 #9 T. Kristensen DTM 2008 Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Audi A4 B8, #9, reproduces Tom Kristensen's 2008 DTM livery, a touring car chapter from a driver more widely known for his extensive Le Mans 24 Hours record. The car's Group DTM specification places it firmly in Audi's works touring car program of the period.

Kristensen's endurance racing record tends to overshadow his touring car work, making a DTM-specific piece like this a useful counterweight for a fuller picture of his career.

A Different Side of a Le Mans Specialist

Tom Kristensen built his reputation primarily through endurance racing, with a Le Mans record that stands among the sport's most decorated, but his career also included stints in Audi's DTM touring car program, a considerably different discipline built around short sprint races on purpose-built circuits rather than round-the-clock endurance stints. The Audi A4 B8 DTM chassis represented the manufacturer's works effort in that series during the late 2000s, a serious commitment from Audi's motorsport division running parallel to its sports-car program. For a collector who already owns Kristensen's Le Mans-winning cars, this DTM entry rounds out a more complete driver-focused display.

Touring Car Detail in 1:43 Diecast

Minichamps captures the A4 B8 DTM car's aggressive aerodynamic package, wide fenders and a prominent rear wing, with the same tampo-printed sponsor graphics applied across its touring car range. At this scale, an entire DTM season's grid can share modest shelf space, letting a collector build out Audi's works program alongside its rivals from Mercedes and BMW during the same era. This piece works best as part of that broader touring car context rather than as a standalone item.

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