Williams FW30

Williams FW30
Kazuki Nakajima driving the FW30 at the 2008 British Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWilliams
Designer(s)Sam Michael (Technical Director)
Ed Wood (Chief Designer)
Jon Tomlinson (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorFW29
SuccessorFW31
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-aramid and honeycomb composite monocoque.
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone with toelink and pushrod operated torsion springs.
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone with pushrod and rocker operated torsion springs.
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)
EngineToyota RVX-08 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionWilliams F1 seven-speed, seamless shift, sequential, semi-automatic.
Power750 hp @ 19,000 rpm[2]
Weight605 kg (1,334 lb) (inc. driver and ballast.)
FuelPetrobras
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsAT&T Williams
Notable drivers7. Germany Nico Rosberg
8. Japan Kazuki Nakajima
Debut2008 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Williams FW30 is a Formula One racing car, designed by Williams for the 2008 Formula One season. The car is largely an evolution of its predecessor, the FW29.[3] As with its predecessor, the FW30 is powered by engines manufactured by Toyota. The FW30 was unveiled to the public on 21 January 2008 at the Circuit de Valencia, Spain, and made its race debut at the Australian Grand Prix and was driven by Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima.

  1. ^ "FW30 Technical Specification". WilliamsF1.com. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
  2. ^ "Engine Toyota • STATS F1".
  3. ^ Noble, J (2008-01-21). "Williams: new car a good step forward". Autosport. Retrieved 2008-04-05.