.jpg) 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 | ||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
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]
- ^ Thorson, Thor (July 2010). "1979 Williams FW07 Formula One". Sports Car Market. 22 (7): 60–61.