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Sauber C14

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Sauber C14
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorSauber
Designer(s)André de Cortanze (Technical Director)
Leo Ress (Chief Designer)
Heinz Zoellner (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorSauber C13
SuccessorSauber C15
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)As front
Axle trackFront: 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Rear: 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Wheelbase2,920 mm (115.0 in)
EngineFord ECA Zetec-R, 2,999 cc (183.0 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionSauber / XTrac transverse 6-speed semi-automatic
Power600–630 hp (447.4–469.8 kW) @ 14,000 rpm
Weight595 kg (1,311.8 lb) (including driver)
FuelCastrol (Notes: Petronas would supply fuels for Sauber from 1996 season onwards)
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsRed Bull Sauber Ford
Notable drivers29. Austria Karl Wendlinger
29. France Jean-Christophe Boullion
30. Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen
Debut1995 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event1995 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Sauber C14 was the Formula One car with which the Sauber team competed in the 1995 Formula One World Championship. The number 29 seat was initially taken by Austrian driver Karl Wendlinger, while the number 30 seat was taken by Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen. However, Wendlinger underperformed and was replaced by Frenchman Jean-Christophe Boullion for most of the remainder of the year. The team's test driver was Argentine Norberto Fontana. The car was powered by a Ford ECA Zetec-R 3.0 V8 engine.

Overview

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The car was launched and raced in the season's early races with a distinctive narrow and drooping nose. At the San Marino GP, this was replaced by a more conventional raised nose carrying the front wing underneath on twin supports. Thus the car became a largely unremarkable mid-1990s F1 midfielder, although it was notable for being the only 1995 F1 car to feature the raised cockpit sides which would be mandated from 1996, and for achieving Sauber's first F1 podium finish with Frentzen 3rd in Italy.

Livery

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The C14 featured a dark navy blue livery with a main sponsorship from the Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull. Despite running on Castrol fuel, Petronas was only the team sponsorship and would utilize fuels and lubricants from the 1996 season onwards. It was added from the Monaco Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One results

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(key)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pts. WCC
1995 Red Bull Sauber Ford Ford ECA Zetec-R
V8
G BRA ARG SMR ESP MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR EUR PAC JPN AUS 18 7th
Austria Karl Wendlinger Ret Ret Ret 13 10 Ret
France Jean-Christophe Boullion 8 Ret Ret 9 5 10 11 6 12 Ret Ret
Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Ret 5 6 8 6 Ret 10 6 Ret 5 4 3 6 Ret 7 8 Ret

References

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  1. ^ Constanduros, Bob (1995). "Formula 1 Review: Sauber". Autocourse 1995-96. Hazleton Publishing. pp. 80–81. ISBN 1-874557-36-5.
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