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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1981
Numbers built:5
Internal name:FW07
Designed by:Patrick Head for Williams
Predecessor:Williams FW07B Cosworth
Successor:Williams FW07D Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:October 05, 2007
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 147 kilo / 324.1 lbs
Construction magnesium alloy 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 490 bhp / 366 kW @ 10,750 rpm
Torque 353 Nm / 260 ft lbs @ 9,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 164 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) doubles wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 587 kilo / 1,294 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,692 mm (106 in) / 1,727 mm (68 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.83 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
1981 USA Grand Prix West (Alan Jones in FW07C/11)
1981 Brazilian Grand Prix (Carlos Reutemann in FW07C/12)
1981 Belgian Grand Prix (Carlos Reutemann in FW07C/12)
1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix (Alan Jones in FW07C/16)

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