1986 Sauber C8 Group C: Mercedes 5.0 Twin-Turbo V8 Roar at Monza Circuit!

The Sauber C8 was the first prototype of the Swiss company built in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and introduced in 1985 for the 24h Le Mans race. For 1986 two more chassis were built and raced for a full season of the World Sportscar Championship under the Kouros Racing Team name. It was able to achieve a victory with drivers Henri Pescarolo and Mike Thackwell at the 1986 1000km of Nürburgring. The car is powered by a Mercedes M117 twin-turbo V8 engine able to produce around 700 hp and 800 N