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Sauber C9-Mercedes



Tuner Works
Country CH/FL
Year 1988
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) 700 HP/6500
Torque 800 Nm/5500
Induction "2 KKK(1,9-2,2)"
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer L. Ress
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 865
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland/Mercedes
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Brembo
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 17
Rear rims x 19
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 372

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