Sauber C23
The first Sauber to use the same Ferrari V10 as the works team that year, rather than the previous season's engine.
- Power
- 865 bhp
About the Sauber C23
The C23 was Sauber's 2004 car, a direct evolution of the C22 that took Ferrari's F2003-GA as its model, with work focused on saving weight and testing more. For the first time Sauber received the same Ferrari engine type as Ferrari itself, badged as the Petronas 04A. Giancarlo Fisichella, newly arrived from Jordan, scored 22 points with a best of fourth in Canada, and Felipe Massa added 12 with fourth in Belgium. Sauber scored 34 points and finished sixth in the Constructors' Championship.
Sauber C23 specs
The Sauber C23 produces 865 bhp (645 kW).
| Make | Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | C23 |
| Years | 2004 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Petronas 04A, Ferrari Tipo 053) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 865 bhp (645 kW) at 18,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal (Ferrari) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1442 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Sauber C23 rarity in CarSpot
The Sauber C23 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 C23 fun facts
- It was unveiled at Red Bull's Hangar-7 in Salzburg on 12 January 2004, marking ten years of Red Bull sponsorship.
- It was the last Sauber to carry Red Bull sponsorship before the drinks company left to run its own team.
- Having raced the season on Bridgestones, the car switched to Michelin tyres for post-season testing in late 2004.