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Sauber C 5



Tuner
Country CH/D
Year 1976
Engine BMW M12
Engine Type L4
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 89.200
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 290 HP/9400
Torque 231 Nm/6400
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer G. Boissin
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2420
Front track (mm) 1470
Rear track (mm) 1450
Weight (kg) 630
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 14 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 12.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 285

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