Sauber C20
The twin-keel Sauber that gave Kimi Räikkönen his Formula One debut and the team a best-yet fourth place in 2001.
About the Sauber C20
Designed by Sergio Rinland, who then left for Arrows and handed its development to Willy Rampf, the C20 filled in the C19's separate suspension pylons to create two keels running under the sides of the nose. The team spent 35 weeks refining its aerodynamics in the wind tunnel, and it used a Ferrari-built V10 badged as the Petronas 01A. Nick Heidfeld took third in Brazil, and Kimi Räikkönen, a 21-year-old whose single-seater experience was one and a half seasons of British Formula Renault, scored on his debut. The car achieved 11 points finishes from 33 starts, giving Sauber 21 points and fourth in the constructors' championship.
Sauber C20 specs
| Make | Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | C20 |
| Years | 2001 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Petronas 01A, Ferrari Tipo 049) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Sauber C20 rarity in CarSpot
The Sauber C20 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 5 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.
Sauber C20 fun facts
- Räikkönen's signing was questioned by some drivers and FIA officials, including Max Mosley, because of his lack of experience.
- The arrival of Credit Suisse as a sponsor led Sauber to paint the car's nose white for the first time.