Williams FW25
Juan Pablo Montoya's favourite Williams, the BMW-powered FW25 led the 2003 constructors' standings with three rounds to go.
- Power
- 940 bhp
About the Williams FW25
The FW25 was a completely new design rather than an evolution of the FW24, with former Ferrari aerodynamicist Antonia Terzi joining chief designer Gavin Fisher, and its BMW P83 V10 was rated at 940 hp at 19,200 rpm. Early understeer held it back until a wider Michelin front tyre arrived at Monaco, where Juan Pablo Montoya won. Ralf Schumacher then led Montoya home in one-two finishes at the Nürburgring and Magny-Cours, and Montoya won the German Grand Prix by over a minute from pole. A change to the Michelin front tyre width after a Bridgestone protest was followed by three winless final races, and Williams lost the constructors' title to Ferrari.
Williams FW25 specs
The Williams FW25 produces 940 bhp (701 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW25 |
| Years | 2003 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (BMW P83) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 940 bhp (701 kW) at 19,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1567 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW25 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW25 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 FW25 fun facts
- Marc Gené stood in for Ralf Schumacher at the Italian Grand Prix after the German's heavy testing crash at Monza's Lesmo 1 corner.
- No Williams since the FW25 has scored a one-two finish.
- At the Hungarian Grand Prix the Budweiser logo became 'American Bud' to avoid confusion with the Czech beer of the same name.