![]() The FW07C at the Oldtimer Festival | |||||||||
Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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Constructor | Williams | ||||||||
Designer(s) | Patrick Head (Technical Director) Neil Oatley (Chief Designer) Frank Dernie (Head of Aerodynamics and R&D) | ||||||||
Predecessor | FW06 | ||||||||
Successor | FW08 | ||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||
Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
Suspension (front) | Lower wishbones and inboard springs | ||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Lower wishbones and inboard springs | ||||||||
Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted | ||||||||
Transmission | 1979: Hewland FGB 5-speed manual 1980-1982: Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual | ||||||||
Weight | 1979: 579 kg 1980: 585 kg 1981–1982: 540 kg | ||||||||
Fuel | Mobil | ||||||||
Tyres | Goodyear (1979–1982) Michelin (1981) | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | Williams | ||||||||
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Debut | 1979 Spanish Grand Prix | ||||||||
First win | 1979 British Grand Prix | ||||||||
Last win | 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | ||||||||
Last event | 1982 United States Grand Prix West | ||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 2 (1980 & 1981) | ||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 1 (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]
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