BAR 002
The car that began BAR's factory Honda era and finally brought the team its first World Championship points.
- Power
- 810 bhp
About the BAR 002
The 002 carried the first of BAR's factory Honda engines, the RA000E V10, beginning a partnership that eventually led to Honda buying the team for 2006. With reliability the priority, it looked very similar to the 1999 BAR 01, and it was launched at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London on 24 January 2000. Jacques Villeneuve and Ricardo Zonta both scored on its debut in Australia after a pointless 1999, and Villeneuve's best results were four fourth places, in Australia, France, Austria and the United States. BAR finished fifth in the constructors' championship with 20 points, level with Benetton but behind on podium finishes.
BAR 002 specs
The BAR 002 produces 810 bhp (604 kW).
| Make | BAR |
|---|---|
| Model | 002 |
| Years | 2000 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Honda RA000E) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,994 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 810 bhp (604 kW) at 17,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1350 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BAR 002 rarity in CarSpot
The BAR 002 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 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.
BAR 002 fun facts
- Its first shakedown with the Honda engine took place at Silverstone in December 1999, when Jacques Villeneuve completed 34 laps.
- The 002 was the first BAR to run in Lucky Strike livery, replacing the split 555 branding of 1999.
- Chassis 020-05, which scored points with Ricardo Zonta at Monza, was offered at auction in Monaco in 2012 after passing to Brawn GP with the former Honda team's assets.