Sauber C2

Sauber C2^[1]^[2]

Constructor	Sauber
Predecessor	Sauber C1
Successor	Sauber C3
Technical specifications
Chassis	Tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Length	3,296 mm (129.8 in)
Width	2,000 mm (79 in)
Height	880 mm (35 in)
Axle track	1,355 mm (53.3 in) (front) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) (rear)
Wheelbase	2,260 mm (89 in)
Engine	Cosworth BDA, 1.6 L (97.6 cu in), L4, DOHC, NA
Transmission	Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Power	240 hp (179 kW)
Weight	480 kg (1,060 lb)
Competition history
Debut	1971
Wins Podiums 3 7

The Sauber C2 was the second prototype racing car that Swiss Peter Sauber designed and developed. It was built in 1971. It scored three race wins and seven podium finishes. It was powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6 L (98 cu in) Ford-Cosworth BDA four-cylinder engine, with 240 hp (180 kW). It was also very light, weighing only 480 kg (1,060 lb).^{[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]}

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