Sauber-Petronas C22 Technical Data
Sauber C22
By Jamie Makin
December 3 2003
The C22 is an entirely new design for 2003. The engine, although badged as "Petronas" is actually the 2002 Ferrari engine that powered Michael Schumacher to his fifth World Championship.
Technical Data - Chassis:
| Official designation | SAUBER PETRONAS C22 |
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque |
| Engine | PETRONAS 03A |
| Suspension | Upper and lower wishbones (front and rear), inboard springs and dampers actuated by pushrods (Sachs Race Engineering) |
| Brakes | Six piston calipers (front and rear), carbon pads and discs (Brembo) |
| Transmission | Longitudinally mounted, seven-speed transmission (Sauber), carbon clutch (Sachs Race Engineering) |
| Chassis Electronics | Magneti Marelli |
| Tyres | Bridgestone - 265/55R13 front, 325/45R13 rear |
| Wheels | OZ - 12J-13 front, 13.7J-13 rear |
| Dimensions: | |
| Length | 4470 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1000 mm |
| Front track | 1470 mm |
| Rear track | 1410 mm |
| Wheel base | 3100 mm |
| Weight | 600 kg (driveable car including driver, tank empty) |
Technical Data - Engine:
| Official designation | PETRONAS 03A |
| Number of cylinders | V10 |
| Cubic capacity | 2997 cc |
| Cylinder block | Aluminium |
| Number of main bearings | 6 |
| Number of camshafts | 4 OHC |
| Camshaft drive | interlocked |
| Number of valves | 40 |
| Valve mechanism | pneumatic |
| Ignition system | Magneti Marelli |
| Injection system | Magneti Marelli |