Sauber C12 F1 OW 1993

Specifications Sauber C12 F1 OW 1993 blueprint

The Sauber C12 F1 OW 1993 is the first-ever vehicle from Formula One team Sauber and was the first step taken in the team's renowned success. Featuring a cutting-edge design concept with a close-coupled monocoque, this single-seater vehicle was the first car to use advanced composite materials for its chassis. As such, the C12 was not only lightweight but also incredibly strong and durable. The engine is a 3.5-litre V12 and is the same unit used in the McLaren-Honda F1 car of 1992. This engine could produce up to 700 horsepower and had an impressive rev limit of 12,000 rpm. Designed by Leo Ress and Turbine Evolution, the Sauber C12 offers superior aerodynamic performance compared to vehicles of the time. Its low-drag design helped the C12 reach incredible speeds in excess of 320 kilometres per hour with ease. With downforce, handling was superb and drivers could approach turns with confidence. The Sauber C12 was piloted by the likes of Nigel Mansell, Karl Wendlinger, and JJ Lehto throughout its lifetime in Formula One. Despite their success, the C12's best achievement was a second-place finish by Mansell in the 1993 Italian Grand Prix. The Sauber C12 F1 OW 1993 is a true dream machine that represented a landmark in Sauber's illustrious history. Solidly built and able to exceed speeds of 320kph with ease, the C12 has become a benchmark for Formula One teams and automobile engineers alike.