Williams FW30: 2008 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Williams FW30
2008 Formula 1 car

Williams FW30

8th in standings | Williams car

2nd
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
2
Podiums
26
Points

Car Profile

Team Williams
Season2008
Constructors'P8 26 pts
Races18 (36 starts)
DesignersEd Wood Chief designerJon Tomlinson Head of aerodynamicsSam Michael Technical director
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Drivers of the Williams FW30

7 Nico Rosberg NicoRosberg P13 2 podiums · 17 pts
8 KazukiNakajima P15 9 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix18
Race Starts36
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid5th
Podiums2 (5.6%)
Best Finish2nd
Points Finishes10
Points26
Retirements4 (11.1%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineToyota RVX-08
2.4 V8
Also poweredToyota TF108
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2008 Australian F1 Grand Prix2008 AUS F1 GP2008 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2008 BRA F1 GP
Podium2008 Australian F1 Grand Prix2008 AUS F1 GP Rosberg2008 Singapore F1 Grand Prix2008 SGP F1 GP Rosberg
Points2008 Australian F1 Grand Prix2008 AUS F1 GP Rosberg2008 Singapore F1 Grand Prix2008 SGP F1 GP Nakajima

2008 Finishing Positions

2nd 1
3rd 1
6th 1
7th 2
8th 5
9th 1
10th 2
11th 1
12th 4
13th 1
14th 6
15th 4
16th 1
17th 2
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2008 Race by Race

18 Grands Prix
Nico Rosberg
3148DNF8DNF101691014812142111512
Kazuki Nakajima
617147DNF7DNF15814131514128151217

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Nico Rosberg, Williams FW30 Toyota German F1 GP (2008)

Williams' F1 car for 2008

Technical specifications Williams FW30 F1 car

Chassis construction: Monocoque construction fabricated from carbon aramid epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated torsion springs
Rear suspension: Double wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Transmission: WilliamsF1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear in a aluminium maincase, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Clutch: AP Carbon plate
Dampers: WilliamsF1
Wheels: RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza, F 350mm wide, R 375mm wide
Brake system: 6 piston AP calipers all round, Carbon Industrie carbon discs and pads
Steering: WilliamsF1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system: ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems:MES
Fuel: Fuel by Petrobras
Cooling system: Marston oil, water, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit: Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara. Safety Devices extinguisher systems

Dimensions & weight

Weight: 605kg with driver, camera and ballast
Wheelbase: 3100mm
Overall length: 4500mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine

Designation: Toyota 2.4L V8, 90° V angle
Valve train: Pneumatically engaged
Ignition: Toyota
Spark plugs: ND
Engine materials: Block and pistons in aluminium, crankshaft in steel billet, connecting rods in titanium

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Williams FW30: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW30?
Williams raced the Williams FW30 in the 2008 Formula 1 season, finishing 8th in the constructors' championship with 26 points.
Who drove the Williams FW30?
Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima drove the Williams FW30 in 2008.
How many races did the Williams FW30 win?
The Williams FW30 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 2 podium finishes in 2008, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the Williams FW30?
The Williams FW30 used the Toyota RVX-08, a 2.4 V8 engine.