Technical superiority, pure and simple, led the C9 to record the fastest lap times in 12 out of 20 races, earn fifteen podium finishes and score brilliant 1st, 2nd and 5th place finishes at 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The support and efforts of Peter Sauber were paramount to the return of Mercedes-Benz to international racing in 1988. The C9 won 5 of 11 major races that year. In 1989, however, the thoroughbred changed its colors and became the new Silver Arrow. In this classic livery Mercedes clinched the World Sports Car Championship!
True to the original sports car, our model feature an integral monocoque tub, engine and auxiliary frame supporting the transmission, differential, and independent suspensions on a triangular transverse core.
The chassis is reproduced faithfully. The doors open in the precise motion of the real C9; the front and rear body panels are removable, unveiling an unprecedented level of intricate detail. The engine, gearbox, identification plate, gas filler, simulated hose clamps, spark plugs and electrical components are all there. Nothing has been overlooked or left out!
The independent suspensions are guided through the upper and lower triangular transverse control arms. The upper wishbone, at the front axle, is separated into two arms. The genuine coil spring shock absorbers are functional! And that's not all...
• Removeable die-cast front bodywork • Doors open in precise motion on sturdy metal hinges • Photo-etch front radiator • Functioning front and rear suspensions with genuine coil springs • Real metal radio antennas • Accurate rear subframe and suspension assembly • Fully wired and plumbed Mercedes-Benz V8 • Simulated carbon-fibre undertray and rear wing • Special tool provided can be used to bolt and unbolt all four wheels • Removeable die-cast rear bodywork • Limited editions. Designed in 1:18 scale. Over 10 1/2" long • Hand assembled from over 450 scaled precision parts, many in photo-etch and machined parts • Superb 11 step paint finish. Authentic colors. High lustre
With this new addition to our Racing Legends series, Exoto brings you more than a replica: we bring you the best reproduction of the real thing! Reserve your own numbered, limited edition Sauber-Mercedes C9 -- call us or order on-line -- let us build one for you today!
