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Sauber C9-Mercedes



Tuner
Country CH/FL
Year 1987
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) 700 HP/7000(800Q)
Torque 800 Nm/5000
Induction "2 KKK(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, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 872
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland VG-C
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes AP/Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "12,75 x 16"
Rear rims "14,5 x 19"
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 32/62VR16TL
Rear tyres 35/72VR19TL
Maximum speed (kph)

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