Events, Insights, Launch, TeamsJOMAFebruary 25, 2017F1, 2017 Season, Williams

The Williams FW40

Events, Insights, Launch, TeamsJOMAFebruary 25, 2017F1, 2017 Season, Williams

Williams Reveals FW40 for the New Era of Formula One.

Celebrating 40 years in the sport this year, the first image of the team’s 2017 challenger, the Williams Mercedes FW40, shows a very different look to 2016’s FW38.

This season we will see wider bodywork, wider front and rear wings, and fatter tyres. As a result of this, there will be a significant increase in downforce and mechanical grip with the 2017 cars really able to attack the corners, significantly faster than they have done in recent years. That, in turn, means braking distances will be reduced and G-loading will increase.

WILLIAMS MERCEDES FW40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

 
 
 
  Chassis
  Monocoque construction laminated
  from carbon epoxy and honeycomb surpassing FIA impact and strength
  requirements
 

  Front
  suspension
  Double wishbone, push-rod
  activated springs and anti-roll bar
 

  Rear
  suspension
  Double wishbone, pull-rod
  activated springs and anti-roll bar
 

  Transmission
  Williams eight speed seamless
  sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection
  electro-hydraulically actuated
 

  Clutch
  Carbon multi-plate
 

  Dampers
  Williams 
 

  Wheels
  Apptech forged magnesium
 

  Tyres
  Pirelli: Fronts: 305/670-13, Rears: 405/670-13
 

  Brake system
  AP 6 piston front and 4 piston
  rear calipers with carbon discs and pads
 

  Steering
  Williams power assisted rack and
  pinion
 

  Fuel system
  ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber
  bladder
 

  Electronic
  systems
  FIA SECU standard electronic
  control unit 
 

  Cooling
  system
  Aluminium oil, water and gearbox
  radiators
 

  Cockpit
  Six-point driver safety harness
  with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed
  carbon fibre seat
 

  Power Unit
  Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+,
  Internal Combustion Engine: Capacity 1.6 litres, Cylinders Six, Bank angle
  90, No of valves 24, Max rpm ICE 15,000 rpm, Max fuel flow rate 100 kg/hour
  (above 10,500 rpm)
 

  Fuel
  injection 
  High-pressure direct injection
  (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder), Pressure charging Single-stage
  compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft, Max rpm exhaust turbine
  125,000 rpm 
 

  ERS
  Mercedes AMG HPP
 

  Weight
  FIA Minimum
 

  Overall height
  950mm
 

  Overall width
  2000mm
 

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