Benetton B195
Benetton's Renault V10 car that brought Michael Schumacher a second title and the team its only Constructors' crown.
- Power
- 675 bhp
About the Benetton B195
For 1995 Benetton switched to Renault's works RS7 V10, the same 3.0-litre engine Williams used, which forced Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn to redesign the engine installation, gearbox and rear suspension of the B194 concept. Built to new rules with smaller wings, more crash protection and engines cut from 3.5 to 3.0 litres, the B195 was twitchy, and Michael Schumacher said it was only fast when driven on the edge. He won nine races to retain his title, Johnny Herbert won at Silverstone and Monza, and Benetton took its first and only Constructors' Championship. Most of the team's key technical staff then followed Schumacher to Ferrari for 1996.
Benetton B195 specs
The Benetton B195 produces 675 bhp (503 kW).
| Make | Benetton |
|---|---|
| Model | B195 |
| Years | 1995 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Renault RS7) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 675 bhp (503 kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Benetton B195 rarity in CarSpot
The Benetton B195 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.
Benetton B195 fun facts
- Schumacher's win in the Brazilian opener was reinstated after a fuel disqualification, but Benetton never got the constructors' points back.
- Gerhard Berger, arriving from Ferrari for winter testing, found the car's balance very poor.
- It was the last car from the Enstone-based team to win the constructors' title until the Renault R25 in 2005.