Photo: Williams F1
WILLIAMS MERCEDES FW42
Technical Specifications
- Chassis construction: Monocoque construction laminated from carbon epoxy and honeycomb surpassing FIA impact and strength requirements
- Front suspension: Double wishbone, push-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension: Double wishbone, pull-rod activated springs and anti-roll bar
- Transmission: Williams eight speed seamless sequential semi-automatic shift plus reverse gear, gear selection electro-hydraulically actuated
- Clutch: Carbon multi-plate
- Dampers: Williams
- Wheels: Dicastal forged magnesium
- Tyres: Pirelli – Fronts: 305/670-13, Rears: 405/670-13
- Brake system: AP 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calipers with carbon discs and pads
- Steering: Williams power assisted rack and pinion
- Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
- Electronic systems: FIA SECU standard electronic control unit
- Cooling system: Aluminium oil, water and gearbox radiators
- Cockpit: Six-point driver safety harness with 75mm shoulder straps & HANS system, removable anatomically formed carbon fibre seat
- Power Unit: Mercedes-AMG F1 M10 EQ Power+, Internal Combustion Engine: Capacity 1.6 litres, Cylinders Six, Bank angle 90, No of valves 24, Max rpm ICE 15,000 rpm, Max fuel flow rate 100 kg/hour (above 10,500 rpm)
- Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder), Pressure charging Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft, Max rpm exhaust turbine 125,000 rpm
- ERS: Mercedes AMG HPP
Dimensions & weight
- Overall height: 950mm
- Overall width: 2000mm
- Weight: FIA Minimum
