BMW Sauber F1.09
BMW's last Formula One car, a disappointing follow-up to its 2008 race winner.
About the BMW Sauber F1.09
Launched at Valencia in January 2009, the F1.09 was designed under Willy Rampf with a KERS-equipped BMW P86/9 V8, and Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld stayed on from 2008. Kubica was running second in Australia before a collision, and Heidfeld finished second in the chaotic Malaysian race. The car then proved disappointing and slow to develop, with the drivers sometimes barely scraping into Q2. Results improved late on, with fourth and fifth at Spa and Kubica second in Brazil, but BMW announced that 2009 would be its last season, and the team finished sixth.
BMW Sauber F1.09 specs
| Make | BMW Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | F1.09 |
| Years | 2009 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (BMW P86/9) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BMW Sauber F1.09 rarity in CarSpot
The BMW Sauber F1.09 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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 F1.09 fun facts
- At Monaco its engine cover read 'Happy Birthday, MINI' to mark 50 years of the Mini.
- It was the last Hinwil-built Formula One car with a non-Ferrari engine until the Audi R26.
- It was the last Sauber to run on Petronas fuel, as Petronas moved to Mercedes for 2010.