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Sauber C12

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The C12 had a somewhat mixed record with a total of 12 DNFs due to mechanical failure, including seven engine failures (not including Imola, where Lehto was classified as a finisher). Driver-related incidents accounted for six more DNFs.
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The C12 achieved six points finishes and eight non-scoring finishes from 32 starts. It achieved a points total of 12 and 7th place in the Constructors' World Championship standings.
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team in preparation for its Grand Prix debut. He already had two seasons of Formula One experience, having made his debut in the
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program. The engines were re-branded in 1994 to reflect the partnership.
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Lehto contributed to a promising start with a 5th-place finish in the
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Power was provided by a Sauber-branded 3.5-litre V10 built by
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and improved on that with a 4th place classification at
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Its design was led by Leo Ress. 14: 146:Front: 1,690 mm (67 in) 1517: 1505: 1493: 1481: 1469: 1457: 1445: 1433: 1421: 1409: 1397: 1385: 1373: 1361: 1349: 1096: 1084: 1016: 769: 707: 283: 271: 148:Rear: 1,610 mm (63 in) 28: 893:Cooper, Adam (14 March 2023). 426:was re-united with his former 1: 925:"Participations • Sauber C12" 474:, despite an engine problem. 300:1993 South African Grand Prix 1969:1993 Formula One season cars 496:Complete Formula One results 413:World Sportscar Championship 391:World Championship debut in 377:was the car with which the 356:Constructors' Championships 214:505 kg (1,113 lb) 158:2,930 mm (115 in) 1990: 951:"Engine Sauber • STATS F1" 310:1993 Australian Grand Prix 1868: 1024:Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber 980:Sauber C12 Technical Data 698: 693: 602: 594: 589: 584: 508:indicate pole position) 330: 325: 322: 319: 315: 79:Leo Ress (Chief Designer) 27: 975:Sauber C12 Photo Gallery 432:1991 Japanese Grand Prix 99:Technical specifications 1974:Sauber Formula One cars 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Index

Sauber C12
Karl Wendlinger
Silverstone
Category
Formula One
Sauber
Designer(s)
Harvey Postlethwaite
Mario Illien
Sauber C13
Chassis
Carbon fibre
monocoque
Double wishbones
Double wishbones
Axle track
Wheelbase
Engine
Sauber
V10
NA
mid-engine
longitudinally mounted
Transmission
Sauber
XTrac
semi-automatic
Elf
Liqui Moly
Tyres

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