Arrows A21
Orange-backed and among the quickest cars in a straight line in 2000, the A21 promised more than its fragile results showed.
- Power
- 780 bhp
- Est. value
- $96k–$107k
About the Arrows A21
The all-new A21, by Mike Coughlan and Eghbal Hamidy, who had designed the similar-looking Stewart SF3, combined a revised Supertec V10 with a strong aerodynamic package and a much lower centre of gravity than its predecessor. It broke the lap record in pre-season testing at Barcelona and consistently had some of the highest straight-line speeds of the 2000 season. Pedro de la Rosa looked set for podiums at Hockenheim and the A1-Ring before a spin and a gearbox failure, while Jos Verstappen's season peaked with fourth at Monza. Unreliability limited Arrows to seventh in the constructors' championship with seven points, although both drivers enthused about how fast the car was.
Arrows A21 specs
The Arrows A21 produces 780 bhp (582 kW).
| Make | Arrows |
|---|---|
| Model | A21 |
| Years | 2000 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Supertec FB02) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 780 bhp (582 kW) at 15,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1300 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Arrows A21 worth?
A typical Arrows A21 is estimated to be worth $96,000 – $107,000 (about £72,000 – £80,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Arrows A21 rarity in CarSpot
The Arrows A21 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Arrows A21 fun facts
- In 2001 Arrows converted one A21 into the AX-3 three-seater, keeping its V10, and it has been used for demonstrations at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.
- The team's season was followed by Racing Arrows, a 13-episode documentary series broadcast by ITV in 2001.