Williams F1 will be running at Valencia later today with an interim livery. Under those temporary clothes, though, will be the new FW33, which you see here.
There’s been no firm date given for the new livery reveal, or a reason as to why it has been held back. No doubt it will be tied to a sponsorship arrangement.
More details when available.
UPDATE: Details on the FW33 launch are now available on the Williams F1 website. Tech specs have been added below.
Williams F1 FW33 technical specifications
Chassis construction
Monocoque construction fabricated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone and pullrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Transmission
Williams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear. Gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Clutch
Carbon multi-plate
Dampers
Williams F1
Wheels
RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres
Pirelli, Fronts: 325mm wide, Rears: 375mm wide
Brake system
6 piston callipers all round, carbon discs and pads
Steering
Williams F1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system
Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems
FIA standard electronic control unit
Cooling system
Aluminium oil, water, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit
Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara
Motive power
Cosworth 2.4L V8, 900 V angle engine, pneumatic valve train. Fuel management and ignition systems by Cosworth. Engine materials include block and pistons in aluminium, crankshaft in steel billet, connecting rods in titanium
Dimensions & weight
Weight: 640kg with driver, camera and ballast
Wheelbase: 3300mm
Overall length: 5000mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
4 replies on “Williams unveils 2011 F1 car”
I like it, clean simple and a bit stealthy, pitty it will be a performance dissapointment….
Let’s hope not, and you’re right their all dark blue scheme looks great. They should run it for the whole year IMO.
The rear deck of the FW33 looks a bit lower than the other cars, too, so I wonder if that will provide better aero results?
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