Rest in peace Jochen Mass 1946-2025
Sauber C9 specs
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 905 kg (1995 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 4.80 m (189 in) long, 2.00 m (79 in) wide, 1.07 m (42 in) high |
| Wheelbase | 2.77 m (109 in) |
| Years built | 1987 - 1989 |
| Origin country | Switzerland |
| Views | 1.1k |
| Submitted by | humana |
Lap times
General performance
| Top speed | 400 kph (249 mph) |
| Est. downforce @ 200 kph | 859 kg (1894 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 250 kph | 1342 kg (2959 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 300 kph | 1933 kg (4261 lbs) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V8 TT (Mercedes-Benz M119HL) |
| Displacement | 5.0 l (303 ci / 4973 cc) |
| Power | 831 ps (820 bhp / 611 kw) @ 7000 rpm |
| Torque | 784 Nm (578 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm |
| Power / liter | 167 ps (165 hp) |
| Power / weight | 919 ps (906 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 866 Nm (639 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |
Qualifying results
| Race | # | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Brno 360 Kilometres | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:46.44 | - |
| 1988 Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:14.17 | - |
| 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship Nürburgring | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:23.12 | - |
| 1988 Silverstone 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1:15.02 | - |
| 1988 1000 km Nürburgring | 1st | Stefan Johansson | 1:24.92 | - |
| 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship Donington | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:19.12 | - |
| 1988 Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:24.92 w | - |
| 1988 360 km Sandown | 1st | Jochen Mass | 1:28.62 | - |
| 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship Spa | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 2:05.90 | - |
| 1988 Spa 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 2:02.25 w | - |
| 1987 Spa 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Mike Thackwell | 2:04.04 w | - |
| 1988 Supercup Nürburgring Eifelrennen | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1:24.04 | - |
| 1989 Le Mans 24 Hours | 1st | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | 3:15.04 | - |
| 1988 Supercup Hockenheim | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 0:55.33 | - |
| 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship Mexico | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:22.57 | - |
| 1988 Supercup Diepholz | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 0:47.42 | - |
| 1988 Jerez 800 Kilometres | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1:28.67 | - |
| 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship Dijon | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1:07.27 | - |
| 1988 Jarama 360 Kilometres | 1st | Mauro Baldi | 1:14.35 | - |
| 1988 Monza 1000 Kilometres | 1st | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1:31.69 | - |
Nono 2y ago
I have a hot wheel of this
FastestLaps 2y ago
One of the most iconic race cars of all time, for sure. And probably those who built it never expected that.
FastestLaps 2y ago @humana
And later for it to become so recognized and loved, from car festivals to video games.
FastestLaps 2y ago @humana
This is another one of those crowd favorites: https://fastestlaps.com/models/mazda-787b
FastestLaps 2y ago @humana
I can't argue about speed but I do love the sound a lot. I love variety in engine sounds. C9 is the diametrical opposite of 787.
humana 2y ago @FastestLaps
The ALD C91 was set to win the 1991 24 Hours of le mans but then a Porsche GT car crashed into it at the end of the Mulsanne. The main group C cars couldn't compete because the rules were changing. The 787B should not have won, and should not be remembered over every other group C car. as far as sound goes, I prefer the Mercedes-Saubers, over the "F1" le man's cars.
