Formula 1 Subaru Flat-12:

As the season went on, improvements were few and results stayed nowhere. Meanwhile, no success could be seen at Coloni’s plant in Perugia where obviously nobody worked seriously on a new car. In May, Enzo Coloni was sacked by Subaru, but no improvement came. In June, the Japanese company withdrew completely and sold the team back to Enzo Coloni, debt free, but with no sponsors and no engines.

By the German Grand Prix Coloni had arranged a supply of Cosworth engines, prepared by Langford & Peck. An improved car also appeared in Germany. The new Coloni C3C was simply a 1989 C3 with minor changes in aerodynamics. The car was quicker, but not enough to achieve any serious results. Gachot was usually able to prequalify his car, but the main qualification was still out of reach. By the end of the season, Coloni had not taken part in a single Grand Prix.

Sponsor – Subaru

Designer – Paul Burgis

Team Manager – Enzo Coloni

Engine config – flat 12

Bore x stroke – 84mm x 52.6mm

Capacity – 3498cc

Compression ratio – 11.5:1

Estimated power – 600bhp @ 12,500rpm (compare this to the Honda V10 in the McLaren which is quoted as 690bhp)

Max rpm – 13,000

Engine weight – 159kg

Fuel – Agip

Spark plugs – Champion

Transmission – Subaru 6 speed

Clutch – AP

Suspension – double wishbone, push rod, Koni dampers

Tires – Goodyear

Brakes – Brembo

Total chassis weight – 500kg