1986 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft

The 1986 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft was the third season of premier German touring car championship and also first season under the moniker of Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft.

The championship was run under modified Group A regulations, which was won by Kurt Thiim driving a Rover Vitesse.

Scoring system
Points were awarded to the top eighteen classified finishers. Only the best eight round results were retained.