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Sauber C9/88-Mercedes



Tuner
Country CH/FL
Year 1989
Engine Mercedes M119
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "8,5"
Bore 96.500
Stroke 85.000
Capacity (cc) 4973
Power (at revs) 720-820 HP/7000
Torque 810 Nm/5500
Induction "2 KKK (2,6)"
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer L. Ress
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1550
Weight (kg) 900
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims 12 x 15
Rear rims 15 x 19
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 400

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