Williams FW07

Williams FW07
Williams FW07B
Williams FW07C
Williams FW07D
The FW07C at the Oldtimer Festival
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Patrick Head (Technical Director)
Neil Oatley (Chief Designer)
Frank Dernie (Head of Aerodynamics and R&D)
PredecessorFW06
SuccessorFW08
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Lower wishbones and inboard springs
Suspension (rear)Lower wishbones and inboard springs
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission1979: Hewland FGB 5-speed manual
1980-1982: Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight1979: 579 kg
1980: 585 kg
19811982: 540 kg
FuelMobil
TyresGoodyear (1979–1982)
Michelin (1981)
Competition history
Notable entrantsWilliams
Notable driversAustralia Alan Jones,
Switzerland Clay Regazzoni,
Argentina Carlos Reutemann,
South Africa Desiré Wilson,
United States Kevin Cogan,
United Kingdom Rupert Keegan,
Spain Emilio de Villota
United States Mario Andretti
Debut1979 Spanish Grand Prix
First win1979 British Grand Prix
Last win1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix
Last event1982 United States Grand Prix West
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
4315815
Constructors' Championships2 (1980 & 1981)
Drivers' Championships1 (Alan Jones, 1980)

The Williams FW07 was a ground effect Formula One racing car designed by Patrick Head, Frank Dernie, and Neil Oatley for the 1979 F1 season.[1]

  1. ^ Thorson, Thor (July 2010). "1979 Williams FW07 Formula One". Sports Car Market. 22 (7): 60–61.

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