
Audi A4 B6 #45 Audi Sport F. Biela DTM 2004 Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Audi
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 400041445
- Year
- 2004
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Touring Models
- Vehicle Class
- DTM German Touring
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- —
About the Audi A4 B6 #45 Audi Sport F. Biela DTM 2004 Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Audi A4 B6 #45 carries Frank Biela's Audi Sport factory livery from the 2004 DTM season, built as a sealed one-piece body. Biela, a multiple Le Mans winner, brought serious pedigree to Audi's touring car return that year.
Frank Biela's endurance racing success made him a recognizable name well beyond touring cars, and his 2004 Audi Sport DTM drive pairs that reputation with Audi's renewed factory commitment to the series.
Sealed-Body Diecast Detail on the Audi A4 B6
This casting has no opening doors or hood, so the A4 B6's DTM-spec flared arches and vented hood detail are molded directly into the shell, a construction approach that suits a body whose visual identity comes almost entirely from its aggressive aerodynamic bodywork. Zinc alloy construction gives the small-scale model real weight, and the Audi Sport factory livery prints with sharp registration across the doors and hood. The correct DTM-era wide fenders and low ride height are captured in the base casting, giving the model the purposeful stance that distinguished these touring cars from any road-going A4.
Biela and Audi's Modern DTM Return
Audi returned to DTM competition in the early 2000s after the series' mid-1990s hiatus, and the marque quickly established itself as a dominant factory presence through the decade. Frank Biela, already known for multiple 24 Hours of Le Mans victories with Audi's prototype program, added his experience to the touring car effort, giving the team a driver with genuine endurance racing pedigree alongside dedicated touring car specialists. For collectors, a Biela-liveried piece connects Audi's DTM and Le Mans programs through a single driver's career.
Placing This Model in an Audi DTM Collection
This car pairs well with other 2004-season Audi Sport liveries, letting a collector build out that specific competitive year across multiple teammates. Because the body is sealed, it handles well without hinge concerns, a practical benefit for a compact 1:43 piece likely to share shelf space with several similar touring cars. Its driver's broader motorsport pedigree gives it added context within a wider Audi racing collection.















