This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2016) |
Category | Formula One | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Constructor | Williams | ||||||||
Designer(s) | Patrick Head | ||||||||
Predecessor | Williams FW04 | ||||||||
Successor | Williams FW07 | ||||||||
Technical specifications | |||||||||
Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted | ||||||||
Transmission | Hewland FGA 400 6-speed manual | ||||||||
Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | Williams | ||||||||
Notable drivers | 27. Alan Jones 28. Clay Regazzoni | ||||||||
Debut | 1978 Argentine Grand Prix | ||||||||
| |||||||||
Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 0 |
The Williams FW06 was the first car produced by the combination of Frank Williams and Patrick Head for their Williams Grand Prix Engineering Formula One team. As was the standard arrangement for the many small British garagiste teams, the car was powered by the Cosworth DFV 3.0 litre V8 engine.