FS: 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sauber C-11 Racecar

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Old 02-06-2006, 01:07 AM
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FS: 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sauber C-11 Racecar

This car was driven by Michael Schumacher at Le Mans.

damn look at all the CF....

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1990 Mercedes-Benz C-11 Racecar

Vehicle Details
VIN #: C-11-05
Class: 1990-91 FIA Group C
Constructor: Sauber (Switzerland)
Design: Leo Russ (Switzerland)
Dimensions: l 4800mm / w 2000mm / h 1030mm
Chassis: Carbon Fiber monocoque, tubular steel roll cage.
Overhang: f / r
Wheelbase: 2770
Track: f 1620 / r 1560
Wheels: f 13 x 17 / r 14.5 x 18
Tires: Goodyear
Brakes: 13" iron disc, AP caliper
Engine / Transmission: Mercedes 4973cc 90° V8, two overhead cam, four valve per cylinder, two KKK turbochargers / Mercedes five-speed

Other details: Single seat in the front driver side. The car was disassembled for an engine and transmission rebuild. We believe all parts are accounted for. Top speed is over 250 MPH.

History

* Extraordinary 1990 Mercedes-Benz C11-05 historic racecar driven by Formula 1 racecar champion driver, Michael Schumacher, in the world-renowned Le Mans classic championship competition.

* The racecar is one of only five C11’s in the world built and designed by Mercedes-Benz and distinguished Swiss auto racing designer Peter Sauber.

* The Sauber-Mercedes C-11’s were arguably the most successful racecars in the then popular Europe based Group C. The C-11’s captured eight victories and the overall Sports Car World Championship title (Constructors and drivers).

* C-11 Chasses used groundbreaking compound materials composed of carbon fibers and turned 1990 into a highlight year for Sauber-Mercedes.

* Group C Racing was the Sports Prototype class that ran from 1982 – 1993.
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Minimum bid 830,000!!!!!!!!!!! Holy crap! Amazing car, though.

One more reason to rob a bank.
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SWEET,.......if only I have all kinds of money haha.
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i wonder what it would take to make this street legal...
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
i wonder what it would take to make this street legal...
An act of god.

Too bad according to srika hes currently at Audi
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