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The Sauber Mercedes C9 was a Group C prototype race car introduced in 1987 as a continuation of the partnership between Sauber as a constructor and Mercedes-Benz as an engine builder for the World Sportscar Championship. The C9 replaced the previous Sauber C8.

For its initial season in 1987, the cars were run by Kouros Racing, named for after the aftershave brand of its sponsor, although officially backed by Mercedes-Benz. The team managed a mere twelth in the teams standings, scoring points in only a single round.

For 1988, Kouros was dropped as a sponsor, forcing the team to be renmamed Sauber Mercedes. As a result, Mercedes involved one of its company AEG-Olympia for spons
or. However, they managed to finish second in the championship behind Jaguar, with five wins for the season. Unfortunately at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team suffered an embarrassing setback whey the team were forced to withdraw due to concern over their Michelin tires.

Finally, in 1989, the car was able to achieve great success.
Beside replacing the black color scheme for its national plain silver scheme, reducing AEG as a minor sponsor, the older Mercedes-Benz M117 5.0L turbocharged V8 engine was upgraded to the M119, which replaced steel heads with new aluminium. The C9 was able to win all but one race in the 1989 season, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mercedes driver Jean-Louis Schlesser would also take the driver's championship that season. The C9 would be replaced by the Mercedes-Benz C11 for 1990.


Dimensions of the `sauber C9 : Length: 4800mm, Width: 2000mm, Height: N/A, Wheelbase: 2700 mm

Models for Sauber C9
Manufacturer Model Scale Dimensions (LxWxH) Wheelbase Front spur Rear spur
Hasegawa Sauber C9 #61 AEG LM87 1/24 99.9x82.5x41.0 99.9 82.5 82.0
Hasegawa Sauber C9 #61 Works LM 88 1/24 99.9x82.5x41.0 99.9 82.5 82.0
Tamiya Sauber C9 #63 Works LM 88 1/24 99.9x83.5x41.0 99.9 83.5 83.0

AEG #62 Team Sauber-Mercedes (CH) 1988
Participated in:
Le Mans 24 hrs Group C, Le Mans

Sauber C9 #03 – Mercedes M117 V8 4973cc Turbo C1
Team Sauber-Mercedes (CH)
Colors: black (+white)
Tyres: Michelin
Sponsors: AEG OLYMPIA
Driven by: Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)/Kenny Acheson (GB)
listed, never drove: Bobby Rahal (USA), Jochen Mass (D)
Result: did not start (Withdrawn, tyres)
Grid: (3:30.46)

Photo by: Stephane Ragondet
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