Williams FW29
Williams' first Toyota-powered car, which carried Alexander Wurz to a surprise podium in Canada.
- Power
- 755 bhp
About the Williams FW29
Powered by customer Toyota V8s, the FW29 marked only the second time a Japanese manufacturer had supplied Williams with engines, after Honda. Designed under technical director Sam Michael, it adopted zero-keel front suspension, a more deeply undercut sidepod and a lower, narrower top deck, along with a lighter, lower-drag rear wing on twin pillars. It was a consistent points challenger though well off the pace of McLaren and Ferrari, and Nico Rosberg regularly outpaced Alexander Wurz, especially in the second half of the year. Wurz retired before the final race, test driver Kazuki Nakajima took his place, and Williams was classified fourth with 33 points after McLaren's exclusion.
Williams FW29 specs
The Williams FW29 produces 755 bhp (563 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW29 |
| Years | 2007 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Toyota RVX-07) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,398 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 755 bhp (563 kW) at 19,000 rpm |
| Redline | 19,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed seamless-shift 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 FW29 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW29 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 FW29 fun facts
- On its first day at Jerez, Wurz completed 72 laps and was only fractions slower than the fastest car, Pedro de la Rosa's McLaren.
- It ran large cooling chimneys at the first three races of 2007, in Australia, Malaysia and Bahrain.
- An FW29B carrying aerodynamic parts destined for the FW30 tested at Jerez in January 2008.