Williams FW11
Honda turbo power and Frank Dernie's aerodynamics made this Williams the class of 1986, yet the drivers' title slipped away at the final race.
- Power
- 800 bhp
About the Williams FW11
Designed by Frank Dernie under technical director Patrick Head around Honda's 1.5-litre RA166E turbo V6, the FW11 won first time out with Nelson Piquet in Brazil in 1986. Strong aerodynamics and an engine that was both powerful and economical gave Williams nine wins and the Constructors' Championship. Team owner Frank Williams was left quadriplegic by a road accident and did not appear in the pits until the British Grand Prix, so Patrick Head ran the team. Nigel Mansell and Piquet took points from each other, and Mansell's spectacular tyre failure in the Australian finale handed the drivers' title to Alain Prost.
Williams FW11 specs
The Williams FW11 produces 800 bhp (597 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW11 |
| Years | 1986 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.5L twin-turbocharged V6 (Honda RA166E) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,494 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 800 bhp (597 kW) at 11,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1481 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW11 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW11 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.
Williams FW11 fun facts
- Mansell's FW11 appeared in Gran Turismo 3 as the 'F686/M', the most powerful Formula One car in the game.
- Piquet's retainer was reported at US$3.3 million, with Honda rumoured to be paying most of it.
- Piquet and Honda felt Williams had not honoured his number one status, a dispute that contributed to Honda moving to McLaren for 1988.