Sauber C22
Sauber's 2003 car ran a rebadged version of the Ferrari V10 that had won the 2002 world title.
- Power
- 835 bhp
About the Sauber C22
The C22 was the third Sauber designed under Willy Rampf and was raced in 2003 by Nick Heidfeld and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. Its Petronas 03A engine was a rebadged Ferrari V10 based on the works unit that took Michael Schumacher to the 2002 title, and the design focused on stiffness, reliability and a more compact, lighter package. Frentzen qualified fourth and finished sixth on the car's debut in Australia, but reliability became a problem as the season went on. The high point came at Indianapolis, where both cars scored in the same race for the first time that year and Frentzen finished third, helping Sauber to sixth in the Constructors' Championship with 19 points.
Sauber C22 specs
The Sauber C22 produces 835 bhp (623 kW).
| Make | Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | C22 |
| Years | 2003 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Petronas 03A, Ferrari Tipo 051) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 835 bhp (623 kW) at 17,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1392 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Sauber C22 rarity in CarSpot
The Sauber C22 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.
Sauber C22 fun facts
- The C22 was the last car Heinz-Harald Frentzen drove in Formula One, and his Indianapolis third place was the 18th and final podium of his career.
- The car was launched in Hinwil on 9 February 2003 with an acrobatic ice-skating display, after snow had wiped out its planned shakedown at Fiorano.
- It was the first Sauber to run Petronas Primax fuel, ending six seasons on Shell fuel linked to the Ferrari customer deal.