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Sauber SHS C6



Tuner
Country CH/GB
Year 1982
Engine Ford Cosworth DFL
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 77.700
Capacity (cc) 3955
Power (at revs) 540 HP/9250
Torque 461 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer R. Faul/L. Ress/H.H. Jülicher
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2720
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1550
Weight (kg) 863
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland VG
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes AP/Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 16
Rear rims 15 x 16
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 280/600-16
Rear tyres 350/650-16
Maximum speed (kph) 345

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