
Mercedes C-Class W202 #14 K. Thiim DTM 1994 UT Models 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- UT Models
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- New Model
- SKU
- 180943314
- Year
- 1994
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Touring Models
- Vehicle Class
- DTM German Touring
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138012608
About the Mercedes C-Class W202 #14 K. Thiim DTM 1994 UT Models 1:18
TL;DR: UT Models' 1:18 diecast Mercedes C-Class W202 #14 carries Kurt Thiim's 1994 DTM livery, with opening doors and hood over a race-prepped cabin. Thiim, a former DTM champion, brought experienced pedigree to Mercedes' early W202 campaign that season.
Kurt Thiim had already established himself as a championship-winning touring car driver before this 1994 season, making his W202 livery a piece with real driver pedigree behind it.
Opening Panels on This UT Models W202 Diecast
The doors and hood open on this casting, exposing a cabin fitted with roll cage and race seat detail plus a modeled engine bay, a construction approach that lets collectors inspect the touring car's interior rather than relying on a sealed shell. Zinc alloy construction gives the piece real weight, and UT Models applies the livery with generally clean decal registration across the bodywork, though collectors examining older stock should check edges carefully for any wear. The C-Class's boxy, upright 1990s silhouette and wide fender flares are captured accurately, with the correct racing tires and low stance that separated DTM cars visually from their showroom counterparts.
Kurt Thiim's 1994 Mercedes Campaign
Thiim had won a DTM championship in the late 1980s driving for a different manufacturer, and his move to Mercedes for the 1994 season brought that championship-caliber experience to the W202 program during an intensely competitive era of German touring car racing. The 1994 season sat within a stretch of years when Mercedes, Alfa Romeo and Opel traded technical advantages constantly, making driver skill and experience genuinely decisive factors in race outcomes. For collectors who value driver pedigree as much as marque history, a Thiim-liveried piece adds that dimension to a DTM shelf.
Placing This Model in a DTM Collection
This #14 car pairs naturally with other 1994-season W202 liveries, building out a fuller picture of that specific competitive year. Because the doors and hood open, plan for slightly deeper shelf space to properly display the cabin detail when posed open. Diecast construction tolerates regular handling well, making this a durable piece for a touring car collection built around specific seasons and drivers.














