Sauber Motorsports F1->ke734 has plenty of expectations heading into the 2013 Formula One season. Relative to its more heavily funded competitors, the team's only objective is to probably score more constructor points this season than they did a year ago, a feat made impressive with their sixth place finish - 16 points away from the disappointing Mercedes F1 team.
With their new ride, the C32, the team is looking to make an impression with a radically redesigned F1 race car that looks to accomplish their objectives for the year. The most noticeable of the changes are the partially stepped nose, the narrow side pods and a redesigned rear end.
The nose, in particular, offers a different take from some teams that have taken to using a stepped nose with others opting to use a vanity panel. The redesigned side pods and the pull-rod suspension also suggests that Sauber wanted to make the C32 as light as possible. The radiator placement, the Coanda exhaust design and the outlet placements are all different from the C32's predecessor, the C31.
What's the same is the chassis, which is still made from a carbon-fiber monocoque. Meanwhile, the front and rear suspension was co-created by Sachs Race Engineering and Penske. The car's six-piston calipers, carbon pads and discs all come by way of Brembo.
With its technological partner, Ferrari, continuing to supply the engine - in this case, a 2.4-liter eight-cylinder engine - and the KERS system, the improved C32 has expectations to be better than its predecessor, and in return, allow the team the chance to scoop up more points than the 126 points they scored last season.
2013 Sauber Motorsports C32
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- Model: 2013 Sauber Motorsports C32
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