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Team_Mclaren
01-05-2004, 11:50 PM
It looks.... weird....

http://f1.racing-live.com/photos/imgactu/04/montoya-test_050104_220x153.jpg
http://f1.racing-live.com/photos/imgactu/04/williams-launch2_050104_220x149.jpg

From F1live.com:

FW26

Transmission: WilliamsF1 semi-automatic
Clutch: AP
Chassis: Carbon Aramid epoxy composite, manufactured by WilliamsF1
Suspension: WilliamsF1
Steering: WilliamsF1
Cooling System: Water and oil radiators
Brakes: Carbon Industrie carbon discs and pads operated by AP calipers
Lubricants: Castrol
Fuel: Petrobras
Wheels: O.Z: 13 x 12 front, 13 x 13.7 rear
Tyres: Michelin
Cockpit Instrumentation: WilliamsF1 digital data display
Steering Wheel: WilliamsF1
Driver’s Seat: Anatomically formed in carbon/epoxy composite material with Alcantara covering
Extinguisher Systems: WilliamsF1/Safety Devices
Front Track: Maximum allowance
Rear track: Maximum allowance
Weight: 605 kg including driver and camera

PS84

New engine regulations represented a challenge to the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. Take a close look at the technical specifications of the BMW P84.
Type: Normally aspirated V10
Cylinder angle: 90 degrees
Displacement: 2,998 cc
Cylinders: Four valves per cylinder
Valve drive: Pneumatic
Engine block: Aluminium
Cylinder head: Aluminium
Crankshaft: Steel
Oil system: Dry sump lubrication
Engine management: BMW

Team_Mclaren
01-05-2004, 11:57 PM
I like Williams (right after Mclaren of course). Hope they do good this year, I just dont wanna see Ferrari wins again....

Here are few more pics:
http://f1.racing-live.com/photos/imgactu/04/williams-launch_050104_220x168.jpg
http://www.bmw.williamsf1.com/ms/images/de/4_serien/41_f1/411_news/4114_galerie/00_launch/00_launch_02.jpg
http://www.bmw.williamsf1.com/ms/images/de/4_serien/41_f1/411_news/4114_galerie/00_launch/00_launch_04.jpg
http://www.bmw.williamsf1.com/ms/images/de/4_serien/41_f1/411_news/4111_f1/0501_09_gr.jpg
http://www.bmw.williamsf1.com/ms/images/de/4_serien/41_f1/411_news/4111_f1/0501_07_gr.jpg

FiveFreshFish
01-05-2004, 11:58 PM
More pics here:

http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html?http://f1.racing-live.com/en/photos/2004/index_team-williams.shtml

RiCE-DaDDy
01-06-2004, 12:41 AM
whats the guess on hp?

gpomp
01-06-2004, 09:08 AM
800-900

hjr
01-06-2004, 11:24 AM
that new nose is pretty crazy. I would assume it would help the car track better (like keep the nose in a strait line.

FiveFreshFish
01-06-2004, 05:59 PM
Originally posted by hjr
that new nose is pretty crazy. I would assume it would help the car track better (like keep the nose in a strait line.

Looks like Bangle got his grubby paws on it. :D
http://f1.racing-live.com/photos/2004/team-williams/diapo_190.jpg

fast95pony
01-07-2004, 03:00 PM
Perhaps the new design reduces flexing on the front wing and stops it being broken off when JPM muscles his way passed Michael on his way to winning the drivers title this year ;)

C4S
01-07-2004, 03:25 PM
Mr. Chris Bangle Design again ?

Actually, I like the front ! bit .. it is a bit weird ...and look different ! :D