Williams FW30
Williams' 30th-season car, which gave Nico Rosberg his first two Formula One podiums.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Williams FW30
An evolution of the FW29 aimed at refining the package and weight distribution, the FW30 was unveiled without ceremony at a Valencia test in January 2008. Its most visible change was a three-element front wing with a raised central bridge similar to the McLaren MP4-22's, and its aerodynamics were adapted race by race, from a bump-tolerant front-wing profile for Singapore to a low-drag single-element rear wing for Monza. Nico Rosberg took his first podium in Australia, where Kazuki Nakajima scored his first points, and finished second in Singapore behind Fernando Alonso. Elsewhere the team often struggled to score and ended the year eighth with 26 points.
Williams FW30 specs
The Williams FW30 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW30 |
| Years | 2008 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Toyota RVX-08) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 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 | 1240 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW30 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW30 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 FW30 fun facts
- In pre-season testing it ran in six liveries, carrying the names of everyone who worked on the car and of the 85 sponsors who had backed Williams since 1978.
- The 2008 Italian Grand Prix was the Williams team's 500th race, and the Monaco Grand Prix marked Frank Williams' 600th.
- An FW30B with a 2009-specification rear end and gearbox was used to test KERS during the season.