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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1978
Numbers built:5
Designed by:Patrick Head for Williams
Successor:Williams FW07 Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:January 02, 2012
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 168 kilo / 370.4 lbs
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
Compression 11.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 478 bhp / 357 kW @ 10,750 rpm
Torque 353 Nm / 260 ft lbs @ 8,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 160 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension lower wishbones, top rockers, in-board coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension lower wishbones, top links, trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 588 kilo / 1,296 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,540 mm (100 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in) / 1,550 mm (61 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.81 bhp / kg

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  Article Image gallery (33) Chassis (4) Specifications