Williams FW07
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 | Albilad-Saudia Racing Team TAG Williams Racing Team (1981-1982) | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Alan Jones, Clay Regazzoni, Carlos Reutemann, Desiré Wilson, Kevin Cogan, Rupert Keegan, Emilio de Villota Mario Andretti | ||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
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The Williams FW07 was a ground effect Formula One racing car designed by Patrick Head, Frank Dernie, and Neil Oatley for the 1979 Formula One season. Developed versions of the car were used in the 1980, 1981 and 1982 seasons.