Williams FW38
The Williams that set the highest speed ever recorded by a Formula One car in an official session, 378 km/h in Baku in 2016.
- Power
- 900 bhp
- Top speed
- 235 mph
About the Williams FW38
Williams' 2016 car was developed under chief technical officer Pat Symonds and powered by the Mercedes PU106C Hybrid, with Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas partnering each other for a third season. It was competitive early in the year, with both drivers scoring through the first half of the season, and it was exceptionally fast in a straight line. A lack of upgrades later left it unable to keep pace with Ferrari, Force India and Red Bull, and Williams lost fourth place in the Constructors' Championship to Force India. The FW38 took one podium during the season.
Williams FW38 specs
The Williams FW38 produces 900 bhp (671 kW). It has a top speed of 235 mph (378 km/h).
| Make | Williams |
|---|---|
| Model | FW38 |
| Years | 2016 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes PU106C Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 900 bhp (671 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 235 mph (378 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed paddle-shift semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 702 kg (1,548 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1282 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Williams FW38 rarity in CarSpot
The Williams FW38 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 FW38 fun facts
- Bottas reached 372.5 km/h in the FW38 during the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix, the second-highest speed recorded by a Formula One car in a race.
- Two days after the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Alex Lynn tested a radical rear wing with side winglets reminiscent of cars from 1983 and 1984.
- At the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix, Massa's car carried his name and the word 'Obrigado' in place of the Martini logos.