BAR 007
The first Formula One car with a seamless-shift gearbox, raced by BAR through a turbulent 2005 season.
- Power
- 965 bhp
About the BAR 007
The 007 was British American Racing's 2005 car, a tighter, smaller and lighter evolution of the 006 with an all-new Honda V10 that had to last two race weekends. Its season began badly: both cars were disqualified from the San Marino Grand Prix after being found able to run below the 605 kg minimum weight, and the team was banned from two further races, including Monaco. BAR also withdrew from the United States Grand Prix with the other Michelin teams and scored nothing until France. Jenson Button then scored in each of the last ten races, including two podiums, while Takuma Sato managed one point all year.
BAR 007 specs
The BAR 007 produces 965 bhp (720 kW).
| Make | BAR |
|---|---|
| Model | 007 |
| Years | 2005 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Honda RA005E) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 965 bhp (720 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed seamless-shift sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1595 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BAR 007 rarity in CarSpot
The BAR 007 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 007 fun facts
- With BAR banned from Monaco, Jenson Button spent the race in the ITV commentary box.
- In July 2006 Honda took a modified 007, rebadged as an RA106, to the Bonneville Salt Flats, where test driver Alan van der Merwe averaged more than 397 km/h.
- Sato missed the Malaysian Grand Prix with flu, and test driver Anthony Davidson took his place.