Williams FW26
The 'walrus-nosed' Williams of 2004, which Juan Pablo Montoya took to victory in the season finale at Interlagos.
- Power
- 950 bhp
About the Williams FW26
The FW26 was Williams's 2004 car, the last developed under Patrick Head's supervision and powered by BMW's P84 V10. Its 'walrus nose' joined a short, stubby nose cone to the front wing with sloping vertical spars to feed more air underneath, together with a twin-keel front suspension. The car was quick in testing but hard to set up, both cars were disqualified in Canada for brake infringements, and Ralf Schumacher missed three months after a heavy crash at Indianapolis. A conventional nose arrived for Hungary, and Juan Pablo Montoya won the final race in Brazil.
Williams FW26 specs
The Williams FW26 produces 950 bhp (708 kW) and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque.
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW26 |
| Years | 2004 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (BMW P84) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 950 bhp (708 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Torque | 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 6/7-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle-shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1570 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW26 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW26 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 FW26 fun facts
- With the revised nose, Montoya set what was then the fastest Formula One lap ever recorded, in pre-qualifying at Monza, averaging almost 163 mph.
- Montoya's Brazil win was the last for Williams until Pastor Maldonado won the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, eight years later.
- At the European and German Grands Prix the Budweiser logo was shortened to 'Bud' because of licensing issues.