Williams FW27
The last BMW-powered Williams, whose best day was a second and third place at Monaco in 2005.
- Power
- 950 bhp
About the Williams FW27
The FW27 was Williams's 2005 car, the final Williams with BMW power and Michelin tyres before BMW left to take over Sauber. Like the Renault R25 and Minardi PS05, it used a six-speed gearbox when most rivals had seven. New drivers Mark Webber and Nick Heidfeld scored regularly, taking second and third at Monaco, and Heidfeld finished second from pole at the European Grand Prix, but a win was out of reach. Antônio Pizzonia replaced the injured Heidfeld from the Italian Grand Prix, and Williams finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship, its first winless season since 2000.
Williams FW27 specs
The Williams FW27 produces 950 bhp (708 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW27 |
| Years | 2005 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (BMW P84/5) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 950 bhp (708 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed transverse semi-automatic |
| 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 FW27 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW27 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 FW27 fun facts
- Sebastian Vettel's first ever Formula One test was in an FW27 at the Circuito de Jerez on 27 September 2005.
- The FW27C test car ran in plain dark blue with only RBS branding while Williams was still without a confirmed major sponsor for 2006.