Minardi PS03
Minardi's pointless but defiant 2003 car, re-engineered around Cosworth power only weeks before the season began.
- Power
- 805 bhp
About the Minardi PS03
The PS03 was Minardi's 2003 car, driven by Jos Verstappen, Justin Wilson and later Nicolas Kiesa. It had been designed around Asiatech engines, so when that supplier went out of business the team had to redesign the engine bay for 2002-specification Cosworth V10s, and a Bridgestone tyre deal was only reached in late February. The car scored no points, retired from 11 races and left Minardi last in the Constructors' Championship. Kiesa, who replaced Wilson when he moved to Jaguar, finished all five Grands Prix he started.
Minardi PS03 specs
The Minardi PS03 produces 805 bhp (600 kW).
| Make | Minardi |
|---|---|
| Model | PS03 |
| Years | 2003 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Cosworth CR-3) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 805 bhp (600 kW) at 17,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1342 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Minardi PS03 rarity in CarSpot
The Minardi PS03 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.
Minardi PS03 fun facts
- Minardi built the car to fit the tall Justin Wilson, who had missed out on a Jordan drive in 2002 because of his height.
- When tools brand Stayer failed to pay, Minardi covered its logos with red 'Not paid' text for the Japanese Grand Prix.
- As of 2026 it was still the last car from the Faenza-based team to go a whole season without a Constructors' Championship point.