BAR 005
Geoff Willis's first BAR design, the Honda-powered 005 marked the end of Jacques Villeneuve's time with the team.
- Power
- 835 bhp
About the BAR 005
The 005 was British American Racing's 2003 car, developed mainly by Geoff Willis after his move from Williams and powered by Honda's RA003E V10. It broke away from the Reynard lineage of the 004 with a conventional, Williams-style design, although gearbox size, engine reliability, aerodynamic efficiency and its match with Bridgestone tyres were still being worked on. Jenson Button finished fourth in Austria and led the United States Grand Prix for a time, while Jacques Villeneuve's relationship with the team broke down and his contract ended before the final race. Takuma Sato stood in at the Japanese Grand Prix and finished sixth, and BAR took fifth in the Constructors' Championship with 26 points.
BAR 005 specs
The BAR 005 produces 835 bhp (623 kW).
| Make | BAR |
|---|---|
| Model | 005 |
| Years | 2003 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Honda RA003E) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,994 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 835 bhp (623 kW) at 18,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential semi-automatic (Xtrac) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1392 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BAR 005 rarity in CarSpot
The BAR 005 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 005 fun facts
- At the French, British and United States Grands Prix the Lucky Strike branding was replaced by a barcode and the phrases 'Look Alike' and 'Don't Walk'.
- Button missed the 2003 Monaco Grand Prix after a heavy accident in Saturday morning practice.
- Over the 2003-04 winter BAR ran an '04 Concept Car', a modified 005 in black and grey fitted with Honda's 2004 RA004E engine.