You have no items in your Shopping Cart | My Account | Log in | Exoto eNews
Exoto > Racing Legends > 1987-89 Exoto Sauber-Mercedes C9 > RLG18190 Details

Awards

Winner
2003 Zonee Grand Champion

Praise

"You not only offer a consistently superb product — you also offer superb customer service! Thanks very much!"
- David A., Canada
"Thanks for the wonderful cars."
- Mike W., Canada

1987-89 Exoto Sauber-Mercedes C9

  • Facts
  • Photos

1989, Works Prototype in Authentic Metallic Silver

Max Welti, team manager, and Peter Sauber.
Max Welti, team manager, and Peter Sauber.

Leo Ress designed the C9 with the assistance of technicians at PP Sauber AG in Hinwil, Switzerland, and Mercedes-Benz AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Though the V8 engine was based on a production unit, the C9 was a technical tour de force throughout. At the heart of the C9 was a rigid monocoque tub that integrated the cockpit and driver protection systems. Virtually every component of the Silver Arrow was bolted directly to the aluminum tub; the Mercedes-Benz V8 becoming an integral part of the chassis. Just like a modern F1 car, the transmission and rear suspension were mounted to the engine.

The suspension systems were unusual: the unique front geometry allowing for infinite adjustment and a so-called "rising gate" roll figure. The rear suspension utilized a machined aluminum rocker arm, operated by a short pullrod, that compresses the spring/damper unit.

The Sauber C9 was a "wing-car", developing massive downforce at speed. A flat area existed directly below the cockpit, per regulations, but two venturi tunnels beneath the engine sucked the racer down on the road. Development of the bodywork shape was completed in the Mercedes-Benz wind tunnel, with over 320 experimental configurations being tested before the first C9 was ever built. The end result was as slippery and efficient as it was beautiful.


In This Collection

View All Items
1987 German Super Cup, Mike Thackwell, Michelin
1988, Presentation Model
Winner, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Mass/Reuter/Dickens

Retired

1989, Works Prototype in Authentic Metallic Silver
1987 Spa Francorchamps 1000 km, Mike Thackwell, Kouros
Pole/Fifth, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Schlesser/Jabouille/Cudini
Second, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Baldi/Acheson/Brancatelli
Winner, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Dickens/Reuter/Mass
Winner, 1988 Spa Francorchamps 1000 km, Johansson/Baldi, AEG
Winner, 1988 Spa Francorchamps 1000 km, Johansson/Baldi, AEG, Finish Line Plus
1987 German Super Cup, Mike Thackwell, Michelin, Finish Line Plus
1987 Spa Francorchamps 1000 km, Mike Thackwell, Kouros, Finish Line Plus
Pole/Fifth, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Schlesser/Jabouille/Cudini, Finish Line Plus
Second, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Baldi/Acheson/Brancatelli, Finish Line Plus
Winner, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Mass/Reuter/Dickens, Finish Line Plus
Winner, 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours, Mass/Reuter/Dickens, Finish Line Excess

Related Items

 All Exoto Sauber-Mercedes C9
Circa 1989
Cars by Sauber
Powered By Mercedes-Benz
Customers who bought this item also purchased...

Join Exoto

FacebookJoin us on Facebook Google PlusJoin us on Google+ TwitterFollow us @ExotoInc YouTubeVisit the Exoto channel

Exoto accepts most major credits  +1 • 805 • 530 • 3830

Home | Products | About Us | FAQ | My Account | Shopping Cart Copyright © 2021 Exoto Inc. | All Rights Reserved | Legal