BMW Sauber F1.06
BMW's first car as a full constructor, which beat expectations in a season the team had treated as transitional.
- Power
- 760 bhp
About the BMW Sauber F1.06
The F1.06, originally known as the Sauber C25, was the first car entered by BMW as a full team after it bought Sauber, ending the Hinwil team's long run of Ferrari engines. Designed by Willy Rampf, Jacky Eeckelaert and Seamus Mullarkey, with Heinz Paschen responsible for the P86 V8, it regularly contended for points and received improvements at every race. Nick Heidfeld scored a podium at the Hungaroring, and Robert Kubica, who replaced Jacques Villeneuve during the season, added another at Monza. BMW Sauber finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship with 36 points.
BMW Sauber F1.06 specs
The BMW Sauber F1.06 produces 760 bhp (567 kW).
| Make | BMW Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | F1.06 |
| Years | 2006 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (BMW P86) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 760 bhp (567 kW) at 19,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal (BMW Sauber) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1267 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BMW Sauber F1.06 rarity in CarSpot
The BMW Sauber F1.06 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
BMW Sauber F1.06 fun facts
- Its innovations drew scrutiny: a flexible rear wing had to be stiffened early in the year, and two vertical pylons in front of the cockpit were banned after appearing at Magny-Cours.
- At the Brazilian Grand Prix both cars ran rear wings reading 'Danke Michael' in tribute to the retiring Michael Schumacher.
- During British Grand Prix practice, Villeneuve's rear wing read 'Just Married'.