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Sauber C4[1][2][3]
ConstructorSauber
PredecessorSauber C3
SuccessorSauber C5
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum Monocoque covered in fiberglass panel body
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
EngineCosworth BDG, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), L4, DOHC, NA
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Power275 hp (205 kW)
Competition history
Debut1973
WinsPodiums
15

The Sauber C4 was the fourth sports prototype racing car that Swiss Peter Sauber designed and developed. It was built in 1975. It competed in the European 2-Litre Sportscar Championship, where it managed to score 1 win and 5 podium finishes. It was powered by the same naturally aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) Ford-Cosworth BDG four-cylinder engine as its predecessor, developing 275 hp (205 kW).[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

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