Sauber C21
An evolution of the C20 with Ferrari power, the C21 held on to fifth place for Sauber as Felipe Massa made his debut in 2002.
About the Sauber C21
Willy Rampf and a 24-strong design team evolved the C21 from the successful C20, moving the radiators, revising the suspension and rear bodywork and fitting a more compact, lighter gearbox. Sauber continued to use rebadged Ferrari engines, a supply that cost £13 million for the year, but development was limited by the lack of an in-house wind tunnel. Nick Heidfeld and Felipe Massa scored a double points finish in Malaysia, Massa in only his second Grand Prix, but the team failed to score in the final five races. Sauber held fifth in the constructors' championship with 11 points, with Heinz-Harald Frentzen replacing Massa at Indianapolis.
Sauber C21 specs
| Make | Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | C21 |
| Years | 2002 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Petronas 02A, Ferrari Tipo 050) |
|---|---|
| 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 C21 rarity in CarSpot
The Sauber C21 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.
Sauber C21 fun facts
- Massa received Formula One's first ten-place grid penalty after his collision with Pedro de la Rosa's Jaguar at the Italian Grand Prix.
- For the last three races the bargeboards were painted white with the slogan 'Stop AIDS' in support of the international campaign.