Williams FW15C
An active, ABS-equipped Williams-Renault that Alain Prost called 'a little Airbus', the last champion before electronic driver aids were banned.
- Power
- 760 bhp
About the Williams FW15C
The first all-new car from Adrian Newey and Patrick Head together, the FW15C refined the FW14B concept with cleaner aerodynamics and a Renault RS5 V10 producing at least 760 bhp. It carried active suspension, traction control, anti-lock brakes, power steering, telemetry and a semi-automatic gearbox that could also change gear automatically. Alain Prost won his fourth title, Damon Hill took his first wins in his debut full season, and the car won ten races, 15 poles and the Constructors' Championship. Many of its driver aids were banned for 1994, and it is regarded as one of the most technologically sophisticated Formula One cars ever raced.
Williams FW15C specs
The Williams FW15C produces 760 bhp (567 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW15C |
| Years | 1993 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.5L naturally aspirated V10 (Renault RS5) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,493 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 760 bhp (567 kW) at 13,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic transverse sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 505 kg (1,113 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1505 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW15C rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW15C 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 FW15C fun facts
- Williams built two slightly different tubs so that Damon Hill, nearly half a foot taller than Prost, could fit his size 12 feet.
- The car needed three laptop computers connected every time it was started: one each for the engine, the telemetry and the suspension.
- Hill's win at the 1993 Belgian Grand Prix in the FW15C was Renault's 50th Formula One victory.