Williams FW18
Damon Hill became the first son of a world champion to take the title in this Williams, which won 12 of the 16 races of 1996.
- Power
- 700 bhp
About the Williams FW18
The FW18 developed the FW17 under new cockpit protection rules for 1996, with the drivers sitting lower to bring down the centre of gravity, and used Renault's 3.0-litre RS8 V10. Damon Hill covered more than 9,000 km in pre-season testing, and the car proved balanced, comfortable and responsive to set-up changes. It finished first and second on its debut in Australia and won 12 of the 16 races, eight for Hill and four for rookie Jacques Villeneuve, with Hill qualifying on the front row at every race. Williams clinched the Constructors' title in Hungary with four rounds to spare, and Hill won the drivers' title at Suzuka even though the team had already decided not to keep him for 1997.
Williams FW18 specs
The Williams FW18 produces 700 bhp (522 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW18 |
| Years | 1996 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Renault RS8) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 700 bhp (522 kW) at 16,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW18 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW18 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 FW18 fun facts
- FW18s completed 1,778 of a possible 2,028 racing laps in 1996, more than any other car that season.
- Williams' 105-point winning margin over Ferrari was then the second-largest in history, behind only the McLaren MP4/4's in 1988.
- Hill was reunited with the car 14 years later, demonstrating it at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix.