Williams FW19
Jacques Villeneuve's 1997 title car remains the last Williams to win a Formula One world championship.
- Power
- 730 bhp
- Est. value
- $1.5m
About the Williams FW19
The FW19 was a lighter, stiffer development of the FW18 and the last Williams with design input from Adrian Newey, whose work was completed by Geoff Willis after Newey left for McLaren. It used the works Renault RS9 V10 and an in-house Williams gearbox, and Jacques Villeneuve later called it his favourite Formula One car, though it worked best in a very small window and was hard to drive in the wet. Villeneuve took pole at the first four races and won seven times on his way to the title, Heinz-Harald Frentzen took his first Grand Prix win at Imola, and Williams won the Constructors' Championship. It remains the last Williams to win either championship and the last to run a works Renault engine before the manufacturer's temporary withdrawal.
Williams FW19 specs
The Williams FW19 produces 730 bhp (544 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW19 |
| Years | 1997 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 7 built |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Renault RS9) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 730 bhp (544 kW) at 17,000 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
How much is a Williams FW19 worth?
A typical Williams FW19 is estimated to be worth $1,520,000 (about £1,130,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Williams FW19 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW19 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 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 FW19 fun facts
- Villeneuve's pole lap in Australia was 1.7 seconds faster than Frentzen and 2.1 seconds faster than Michael Schumacher.
- Williams' test drivers in 1997 included Juan Pablo Montoya.
- Chassis 03, Frentzen's 1997 Brazilian Grand Prix car and a Villeneuve spare, sold for EUR 1,312,400 at Artcurial in December 2025.