Benetton B200
Benetton's back-to-basics 2000 challenger, which Giancarlo Fisichella drove to three podium finishes.
- Power
- 775 bhp
About the Benetton B200
Drawn by new chief designer Tim Densham, who replaced Nick Wirth, the B200 sought a return to basics after the complex and often unreliable B199. It used the Supertec-built FB02 V10, badged as a Playlife and still based on Renault's RS9, and was launched in January 2000 at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Giancarlo Fisichella scored three podiums, second in Brazil after David Coulthard's disqualification and then at Monaco and in Canada, while Alexander Wurz did not score until fifth at Monza. Benetton finished fourth in the constructors' championship, level with BAR on 20 points but ahead on Fisichella's podium finishes.
Benetton B200 specs
The Benetton B200 produces 775 bhp (578 kW).
| Make | Benetton |
|---|---|
| Model | B200 |
| Years | 2000 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Supertec FB02, badged Playlife) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 775 bhp (578 kW) at 17,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1292 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Benetton B200 rarity in CarSpot
The Benetton B200 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 B200 fun facts
- Renault's $120 million purchase of the team was announced after the first race of 2000, and Renault took full ownership in 2002.
- After the season, future double world champion Fernando Alonso tested the B200, and Mark Webber also drove it at Estoril as the team's 2001 test driver.