Sauber C23

racing car
Car_name = Sauber Petronas C23


Category = Formula One
Constructor = Sauber
Designer =
Team = Sauber Petronas
Drivers = 11. flagicon|Italy Giancarlo Fisichella & 12. flagicon|Brazil Felipe Massa
Chassis = carbon-fibre monocoque
Front suspension = Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by pushrods
Rear suspension = Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers actuated by pushrods
Engine name = Petronas 04A
Capacity = 3.0 litre
Configuration = 90 degree V10
Turbo/NA = naturally aspirated,
Engine position = mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Gearbox name = Ferrari
Gears = 7-speed longitudinally mounted gearbox
Differential =
Type = AP carbon clutch
Fuel = Petronas
Tyres = Bridgestone
Debut = 2004 Australian Grand Prix
Races = 18
Wins = 0
Cons_champ = 0
Drivers_champ = 0
Poles = 0
Fastest_laps = 0
The Sauber C23 was a Formula One racing car designed by Sauber for the 2004 Formula One season. It was driven that season by Giancarlo Fisichella, Felipe Massa and test driver Neel Jani but he never got a race seat that season. It had a 3.0 litre 90 degree normally aspirated V10 powered by Ferrari, (Badged as Petronas), who have been supplying engines to Sauber since 1997. The fuel also came from Petronas and the car raced with Bridgestone tyres.

Giancarlo Fisichella scored the most championship points with 22 with a best finish of 4th place at the Canadian Grand Prix while Felipe Massa scored 12 points also with a best finish of 4th place at the Belgian Grand Prix. The team scored 34 points overall and 6th place in the Constructors' championship.

Complete Formula One results

() (results in bold indicate pole position)

External links

* [http://www.f1network.net/main/s200/st46326.htm Sauber C23 Launch - Photo Gallery]
* [http://www.totalf1.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=703 Sauber C23 Technical Specs]