Williams FW36
The Martini-striped Williams that took the team from five points to 320 and third place in the 2014 Constructors' Championship.
- Power
- 840 bhp
About the Williams FW36
The FW36 was the first Williams to use a Mercedes engine, the 1.6-litre PU106A Hybrid, and the team's first turbocharged car since the Honda-powered FW11B. Designed under chief technical officer Pat Symonds, it was driven by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, who arrived to replace Pastor Maldonado. The car was particularly quick in a straight line thanks to its Mercedes power unit and low-drag design, and Massa led a Williams front-row lockout in Austria. Bottas took six podiums and Massa three, including a double podium in Abu Dhabi, as Williams scored 320 points, up from five in 2013, to finish third.
Williams FW36 specs
The Williams FW36 produces 840 bhp (626 kW).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW36 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes PU106A Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 840 bhp (626 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1216 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW36 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW36 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 FW36 fun facts
- It was the first Formula One car to wear the Martini Racing livery since the Lotus 80 in 1979.
- Alcohol advertising laws meant it raced at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a blue livery without its red Martini stripes.
- An early computer rendering showed an extended nose that was nicknamed the 'anteater'.