Williams FW28
Williams's first V8 car since 1988, a Cosworth-powered machine undone by poor reliability in 2006.
- Power
- 755 bhp
About the Williams FW28
The FW28 was Williams's 2006 car, its first with V8 power since the FW12 of 1988, using Cosworth's CA2006 engine and Bridgestone tyres. Mark Webber was joined by GP2 champion Nico Rosberg, and both scored points in the opening race in Bahrain. A handling problem on corner entry and poor reliability undermined the season, with both cars suffering engine failures in Malaysia after a strong qualifying, and Webber retiring from podium contention in Australia and Monaco. Williams finished eighth in the Constructors' Championship, its lowest position since its first season.
Williams FW28 specs
The Williams FW28 produces 755 bhp (563 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW28 |
| Years | 2006 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Cosworth CA2006) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 755 bhp (563 kW) at 19,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed seamless-shift sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1248 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW28 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW28 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 FW28 fun facts
- Rosberg set the fastest lap of the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix on his Formula One debut.
- By leading lap 21 of the 2006 Australian Grand Prix, Webber became the first Australian to lead his home Grand Prix since the last non-championship race there in 1984.
- Rosberg's father Keke had won the world championship in a Cosworth-engined Williams.