Sauber C9 Group C Nordschleife Automobilista 2

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Mercedes Benz group c Sauber C9 on the Nordschleife. Need we say anymore, click here to watch and fully enjoy the experience in Automobilista 2.

Take a Sauber C9 group C to the Nordschleife and a great driver with captain flat spot and we have a great video to immerse yourself in. Raw power from the Group C era and the Nordschleife track, bring it on. With Sauber being also known in Formula 1 it has shown the great history and heritage that the team has achieved.

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Mercedes Benz group c Sauber C9

For Sale: 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9 Group C - Motorsport Retro

Sauber C9 specs:

Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz M119 HL 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally-mounted
Weight 191 kilo / 421.1 lbs
Construction light alloy block and head
Displacement 4,973 cc / 303.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke 96.5 mm (3.8 in) / 85.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression 8.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic MP 2.7 Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Twin KKK Turbos
Power 720 bhp / 537 kW @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 810 Nm / 597 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 145 bhp / liter

 

Drivetrain
Body carbon-fibre composite and Kevlar
Chassis light alloy monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, torsion bar stabilizer
Rear suspension double wishbones, push-rod operated coil springs over shock absorbers, torsion bar stabilizer
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) AP Racing internally ventilated discs, 4-pot calliper
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Clutch Four plate
Drive Rear-wheel drive

 

Dimensions
Weight 905 kilo / 1,995 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,800 mm (189 in) / 1,980 mm (78 in) / 1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,700 mm (106.3 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in) / 1,550 mm (61 in)
Fuel tank 99 Litre (26.2 Gallon US / 21.8 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels (fr/r) 12 x 15 / 15 x 19
Tyres (fr/r) Dunlop 24.5/12 – 16 / 27.5/14.5 – 16

 

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.8 bhp / kg
Top Speed 370 km/h (230 mph)