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Sauber C8-Mercedes



Tuner Mader
Country CH/FL
Year 1985
Engine Mercedes M117
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "8,5"
Bore 96.500
Stroke 85.000
Capacity (cc) 4973
Power (at revs) 620-700 HP/6500
Torque
Induction "2 KKK(1,6-1,8)"
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer L. Ress
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm) 1616
Rear track (mm) 1537
Weight (kg) 890
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland VG
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 16
Rear rims 15 x 16
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 280/600-16
Rear tyres 350/650-16
Maximum speed (kph) 350

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