Kick Sauber Stake F1- C44
Meet the C44
Get ready for a revolution on wheels! The Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber C44 (yes, that’s its full name!) is here to challenge the grid in 2024. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s practically a whole new car. While the rear might look a bit familiar, the rest has undergone a dramatic transformation.
This transformation is no accident. Months of tireless design, analysis, and production have gone into making the C44 a true contender. The technical team has taken some daring choices, implementing several brand new features that could shake things up on the racetrack.
Let’s buckle up and explore what makes the C44 such a game-changer:
- Almost All-New Design: Forget last year’s car – the C44 is a fresh start. From the front to the middle, nearly everything has been redesigned to optimize performance.
- Bold Technical Choices: The designers haven’t played it safe. They’ve incorporated innovative features that push the boundaries of F1 technology.
- Months of Hard Work: This car isn’t magic. It’s the result of countless hours dedicated by the Sauber team to create a winning machine.
Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the C44’s specific features and see how this daring new challenger performs on the track!
The C44 isn’t just about looking good, it’s about getting down to business on the track! The most obvious change is the completely redesigned front suspension system. Instead of a “push-rod” design, they’ve switched to a “pull-rod” system. This might sound minor, but it allows for better airflow underneath the car, which is key to generating downforce and sticking to the track like glue through corners.
But that’s not all! The bodywork and the floor, two crucial areas for squeezing out performance, have also been given an aggressive makeover. Imagine the bodywork as the car’s sleek suit, and the floor as its secret weapon. Both have been redesigned to maximize downforce and give the C44 a winning edge.
And there’s more! The team has implemented some clever upgrades underneath the car, hidden from prying eyes. These secret tweaks could be the real game-changers, giving the C44 that extra boost to outperform the competition.
General Statistics
The C44 isn’t a one-shot wonder! The Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber understands that victory demands constant improvement. That’s why they’ve invested heavily in their technical department, allowing them to create a busy upgrade schedule for the C44.
Formula One is all about those tiny details that make a huge difference. With this ambitious upgrade plan, the Sauber team can stay ahead of the curve throughout the season. Imagine the C44 as a constantly evolving beast, getting faster and more competitive with every update. Buckle up, because the C44 is ready to unleash its full power and challenge for the top spot!
Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber C44 – Technical Specifications
Survival cell | Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber moulded carbon fibre composite structure incorporating ATL fuel cell bladder |
Safety Structures | Intrusion protected monocoque, impact absorbing front, side and rear structures, principal roll structure (roll hoop), secondary roll structure (halo) |
Cockpit | Bespoke carbon fibre composite seat, Sabelt 6-point safety harness |
Front Suspension | Carbon fibre double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units |
Rear Suspension | Carbon fibre double wishbone, push-rod activated springs, rockers and Öhlins damper units |
Brake System | Ventilated carbon Brembo brake discs and pads with an electronically controlled hydraulic system for the rear brakes (Brake by Wire). Brembo monobloc calipers in nickel-plated aluminium alloy. Brembo tandem brake master cylinder |
Steering System | Power-assisted rack and pinion, customised carbon fibre steering wheel |
Electronics | FIA approved electrical system including a standardised FIA ECU |
Power Unit | Ferrari hybrid turbo V6 |
Energy Recovery System | Ferrari hybrid energy recovery system via electrical Motor Generator Units |
Gearbox | Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber carbon fibre maincase with Ferrari cassette containing eight forward speeds and one reverse |
Gear Selection | Sequential, semi-automatic |
Clutch | Carbon composite |
Wheels | 18” BBS |
Tyres | Pirelli |
Configuration | Ferrari Tipo 066/12 90º V6 |
Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
Weight | 150 kilo / 330.7 lbs |
Construction | aluminium block and head |
Displacement | 1,600 cc / 97.6 cu in |
Bore / Stroke | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) / 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Aspiration | Turbo |
Power | 740 bhp / 552 kW |
Red Line | 15,000 rpm |
BHP/Liter | 463 bhp / liter |
Combined Power | 901 bhp / 672 kW |
Power to weight | 1.13 bhp / kg |
Configuration | Ferrari Electric Motor |
Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
Power | 161 bhp / 120 kW |
Red Line | 50,000 rpm |