Williams FW23
A four-time race winner in 2001, the BMW-engined FW23 was especially strong on fast circuits such as Hockenheim and Monza.
- Power
- 880 bhp
About the Williams FW23
The FW23 was Williams' second car with BMW power and its first on Michelin tyres since the FW07 in 1981, driven by Ralf Schumacher and Formula One newcomer Juan Pablo Montoya, the former Formula 3000 and CART champion. Its powerful P80 V10, well-designed chassis and Michelin tyres that worked well in the heat brought four wins, beginning with the team's first victory since 1997 at Imola. BMW's engines were less reliable than their rivals', giving a finishing rate below 50 per cent, and the chassis was less competitive on high-downforce tracks such as Monaco and the Hungaroring. Williams finished a clear third in the constructors' championship with 80 points.
Williams FW23 specs
The Williams FW23 produces 880 bhp (656 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW23 |
| Years | 2001 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 9 built |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (BMW P80) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 880 bhp (656 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1467 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW23 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW23 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 FW23 fun facts
- After several rear-end shunts, including Jos Verstappen's Arrows hitting race leader Montoya in Brazil, Williams painted a 'Keep Your Distance' message on the rear wing for practice at Imola.
- In France, the Veltins branding was replaced with 'Visions' because alcohol advertising was outlawed.