Honda RA106
Honda's first full works Formula One car since 1968, and the car in which Jenson Button won his first Grand Prix.
About the Honda RA106
The RA106 began life as the BAR 008 and became the first car of the full Honda works team after Honda completed its takeover of BAR. Designed under Geoff Willis and powered by the RA806E V8, it was quick in qualifying but less so in races, and a mid-season slump led to Willis's departure, with Shuhei Nakamoto taking over. Form improved from the German Grand Prix, and Jenson Button won in Hungary for his first Formula One victory. Rubens Barrichello, newly arrived from Ferrari, partnered Button, and the team finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship with 86 points.
Honda RA106 specs
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | RA106 |
| Years | 2006 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Honda RA806E) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,395 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda RA106 rarity in CarSpot
The Honda RA106 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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.
Honda RA106 fun facts
- It was the last Honda-powered Grand Prix winner until Max Verstappen won the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix in a Red Bull RB15.
- The RA106 formed the basis of Super Aguri's 2007 car, the SA07.
- At the final race in Brazil the cars ran 'Racing Forever' and 'Last Blast' slogans as a farewell to sponsor British American Tobacco.