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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:2017
Predecessor:Williams FW38 Mercedes
Successor:Williams FW41 Mercedes
Source:Company press release
Last updated:February 25, 2017
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Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz M08 90º V6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 1,600 cc / 97.6 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Turbo
Power 740 bhp / 552 kW
BHP/Liter 463 bhp / liter

Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz Electric Motor
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Power 161 bhp / 120 kW

Drivetrain
Chassis carbon-fibre composite and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers
Rear suspension double wishbones, pull-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Front Brakes AP Racing ventilated and cross-drilled carbon ceramic discs, 6-pot caliper
Rear brakes AP Racing ventilated and cross-drilled carbon ceramic discs, 4-pot caliper
Gearbox Paddle Operated 8 speed Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 728 kilo / 1,605 lbs
Length / Width / Height N/A / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 950 mm (37.4 in)
Wheels Apptech
Tyres (fr/r) Pirelli 305/670 - 13 / 405/670 - 13

Performance figures
Combined Power 901 bhp / 672 kW
Power to weight 1.24 bhp / kg

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