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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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Germany
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Year Of Introduction
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2008
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Base Price When New
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N.A
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Miles Per Gallon
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N.A
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Body Type
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Coupe
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Curb Weight
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1334 lbs
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Powertrain Layout
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Mid Engine / RWD
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Transmission
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7 Speed Manual
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Engine
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Configuration
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V8 BMW P68/8 DOHC 32 Valves | |
Displacement
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2.40 L | 146.4 cu in. | 2399.5 cc. | |
Power
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Torque
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BHP / Liter
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N.A
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BHP / Weight
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N.A
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Redline
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N.A
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Performance
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Top Speed
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N.A
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0 - 62 mph
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N.A
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0 - 100 mph
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N.A
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0 - 250 mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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N.A
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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N.A
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Sponsors
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release
The BMW Sauber F1 Team took delivery of the fastest car in the BMW range at BMW
Welt in Munich. The team was presented with the BMW Sauber F1.08 against the
futuristic backdrop of the brand's new vehicle delivery center. The
presentation, which took place before an audience of several hundred media
representatives from around the world, included a spectacular cameo from Nick
Heidfeld. As the longest-serving F1 driver in the BMW ranks, the German took the
new car for a spin inside the vast building. The serious testing, however, will
begin with the roll-out of the car at the Valencia race circuit in Spain. The
BMW Sauber F1.08 is eye-catching with its imposing front wing and extremely slim
rear, and boasts a wealth of innovative technology.
The BMW Sauber F1 Team has completed its development phase, motivation is strong
and its plans are ambitious: in what will be its third season on the Formula One
grid the team is aiming to close the gap to the leading teams and has targeted a
first race win. 'We're setting our sights high,' admits BMW Motorsport Director
Mario Theissen, 'and we'll have to make further improvements in all areas to
achieve what we want to. However, the past two years have instilled confidence
within the team. We met our goals in both 2006 and 2007, we are heading in the
right direction, and everybody in Munich and Hinwil is focused on the job in
hand. If we continue our progress along this path we will also fulfil our aims
for 2008.'
'It is generally very difficult to define expectations and make prognoses. But I
hope that our plan works out and we are able to win our first race in 2008,'
said Heidfeld, who once again accounted for the largest share of the points
earned by the team in 2007 and finished on the podium twice. 'I expect us to
move forward in all areas – particularly as far as reliability is concerned –
and to learn from our mistakes. This development process is essential in what
we're trying to achieve.'
The New BMW Sauber F1.08
For Technical Director Willy Rampf the philosophy behind the race car for the
2008 season boils down to what he calls 'evolutionary new development'. In other
words, last year's car already provided the engineers with a sound basis for the
BMW Sauber F1.08, and they did not have to spend time correcting faults. Instead
they were able to use knowledge gained over the course of the 2007 season and
channel their energies into the development of innovations which build on this
basis.
The engineers' development work focused on achieving a high level of aerodynamic
efficiency coupled with a stable aero balance: the lower the loss of downforce
through corners, the faster the car can travel and the greater the confidence it
gives the driver. Other development aims included improving mechanical grip in
order to make the best possible use of the standard tires and reducing the
weight of various components to allow maximum use of ballast in optimizing
weight distribution.
A particularly eye-catching feature of the F1.08 is the mighty front wing.
Having said that, the car's nose has actually slimmed down – in equal measure to
the rear end. The narrower engine cover has been designed with all-new extra
wing elements. Another new and immediately noticeable feature are the hub caps,
or 'rim shields'.
Two changes to the regulations have had a major effect on the construction of
the cars for the 2008 season: the introduction of standardized electronics (SECU)
and the new running time stipulation for the gearboxes (developed in Munich),
which must now endure over four grands prix. Since the SECU does not allow for
traction control, among other functions, mechanical grip and sensitive
accelerator control will gain in importance.
'The data which the F1.08 has delivered ahead of its roll-out is extremely
promising,' says Rampf. 'The development work will continue at full speed up to
the start of the new season. Indeed, another aero package will be added to the
F1.08 at the forthcoming test, and this will also alter the external appearance
of the car once again.'
Development Phase Reaches its Conclusion
The BMW Sauber F1 Team was consistently the third-strongest team in 2007 and
finished the season in second place in the standings following the exclusion of
McLaren Mercedes from the Constructors' World Championship. The team completed
its debut season of 2006 in fifth place in the World Championship. Its drivers
recorded two podium finishes in each of its first two years – three third places
and one second place.
Alongside the unrelenting schedule of the race and testing calendar, the BMW
Sauber F1 Team also had to focus on the development of the team in terms of
personnel and logistics during its first two years on the grid. Rigorous
expansion work has been carried out at its Hinwil base near Zurich since BMW
took over the team on 1st January 2006. With its workforce having grown by some
150 people, the team moved into the new extension to the Swiss plant in late
2007. The development and construction of the entire powertrain still takes
place in Munich – under the watchful eye of Markus Duesmann – next door to the
BMW Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ).
Source - BMW / Sauber
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