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Sauber C8-Mercedes



Tuner
Country CH/FL
Year 1986
Engine Mercedes M117
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 96.500
Stroke 85.000
Capacity (cc) 4973
Power (at revs) 650 HP/5500
Torque
Induction "2 KKK(2,0)"
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer L. Ress
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 930
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland VG
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 16
Rear rims x 16/19
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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