Williams FW34: 2012 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Williams FW34
2012 Formula 1 car

Williams FW34

8th in standings | Williams car

1
Win
1
Pole
1
Podium
76
Points

Car Profile

Team Williams Season 2012 Constructors' P8 76 pts Races 20 (40 starts)
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Renault RS272.4 V8 Also powered Caterham CT01, Lotus E20, Red Bull RB8 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Williams FW34

18 PastorMaldonado P15 1 win · 45 pts
19 BrunoSenna P16 31 pts

2012 Finishing Positions

1st 1
5th 1
6th 1
7th 2
8th 3
9th 2
10th 5
11th 1
12th 2
13th 3
14th 2
15th 2
16th 3
17th 2
18th 1
19th 1
22nd 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

2012 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Pastor Maldonado
13198DNF1DNF1312161513DNF11DNF8141659DNF
Bruno Senna
166722DNF1017109177121018141510810DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Pastor Maldonado driving his Williams FW34 on Interlagos

Williams' F1 car for 2012

Technical specifications William FW34 F1 car

Chassis construction: Monocoque construction Laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb composite structure, surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
Front suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with composite toelink and pushrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Double wishbone and pullrod activated springs and anti-roll bar
Transmission: Williams F1 seven speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear. Gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
Clutch: Carbon multi-plate
Dampers: Williams F1
Wheels: RAYS forged magnesium
Tyres: Pirelli, Fronts: 325mm wide, Rears: 375mm wide
Brake system: AP 6 piston callipers all round, carbon discs and pads
Steering: Williams F1 power assisted rack and pinion
Fuel system: ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Electronic systems: FIA SECU standard electronic control unit
Cooling system: Aluminium Oil, Water, KERS, and gearbox radiators
Cockpit: Driver six point safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat covered in Alcantara

Dimensions

Weight: FIA Minimum
Wheelbase: FIA Maximum
Overall length: 5000mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine

Designation: Renault RS27-2012
Configuration: 2.4l V8
No of cylinders: 90° V8
No of valves: 32
Displacement: 2400 cc
Weight: 95kg
Rpm: 18,000
Fuel: TOTAL
Oil: TOTAL
Power output: approx. 750 bhp
Spark plugs: semi surface discharge
Ignition system: high energy inductive
Pistons: aluminium alloy
Engine block: aluminium alloy
Crankshaft: Nitrided alloy steel with tungsten alloy counterweights
Connecting rods: titanium alloy
Throttle system: 8 butterflies

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Williams FW34: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Williams FW34?
Williams raced the Williams FW34 in the 2012 Formula 1 season, finishing 8th in the constructors' championship with 76 points.
Who drove the Williams FW34?
Pastor Maldonado and Bruno Senna drove the Williams FW34 in 2012.
How many races did the Williams FW34 win?
The Williams FW34 won 1 of the 20 Grands Prix it entered in 2012, with 1 pole position and 1 podium finish.
Which engine powered the Williams FW34?
The Williams FW34 used the Renault RS27, a 2.4 V8 engine.