{"product_id":"the-austin-auction-lot-010-2001-sauber-c20-wind-tunnel-model-50-scale","title":"The Austin Auction LOT 010 - 2001 Sauber C20 Wind Tunnel Model - 50% Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2001 Sauber C20 Wind Tunnel Model – 50% Scale is a significant piece of Formula One development history, combining original Sauber engineering provenance with artwork by Swiss artist Andreas Jordi. Created during the development of the C20, this substantial half-scale model reflects the aerodynamic work behind Sauber’s 2001 Formula One car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2001 season, Sauber developed the C20 around a leaner and more efficient design philosophy, with reduced complexity and weight. Aerodynamic development played a major role in the project, with the team spending 35 weeks testing at the RUAG wind tunnel in Emmen. The C20 was the final Sauber Formula One car developed there before the team moved to its own wind tunnel in Hinwil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C20 is also notable for introducing Sauber’s twin-keel design, with the lower wishbones mounted on extensions beneath the tub to help clean up the frontal area and reduce drag. It was also the car in which Kimi Räikkönen made his Formula One debut, while Nick Heidfeld secured third place at the Brazilian Grand Prix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the completion of testing, this wind tunnel model was gifted by Sauber to the RUAG management. Its prototype bodywork was later transformed by Andreas Jordi, who applied bold acrylic paint across the model’s aerodynamic surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sauber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58727451656573,"sku":"100803-03050001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1742\/7397\/files\/0N2A9273.jpg?v=1790160214","url":"https:\/\/us.f1authentics.com\/products\/the-austin-auction-lot-010-2001-sauber-c20-wind-tunnel-model-50-scale","provider":"F1 Authentics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}