Williams FW08 Cosworth No. 6
The Williams FW08 Cosworth, adorned with number 6, was a championship-winning Formula 1 car for the 1982 season, designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie. Powered by a 3.0-liter Cosworth DFV V8 engine producing around 490 bhp, it featured a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis. Its iconic Saudia-sponsored green-and-white livery symbolized Williams’ growing dominance.
Keke Rosberg’s Triumph
Driven by Finnish ace Keke Rosberg, the Williams FW08 No. 6 showcased his fearless, high-speed driving. Rosberg’s aggressive style and consistency in 1982 made him a standout, turning the reliable FW08 into a title contender. His performance at the Swiss Grand Prix was pivotal in securing his World Championship.
1982 Swiss Grand Prix
At the Swiss Grand Prix on August 29, 1982, at Dijon-Prenois (3.801 km, hosted in France due to Switzerland’s motorsport ban), Rosberg qualified the FW08 No. 6 in 8th (1:03.589). He drove a masterful race to finish 5th, earning two points in a tight contest won by Alain Prost’s Renault, clinching the 1982 Drivers’ Championship by five points over Didier Pironi.
A Champion’s Collectible
The Williams FW08 No. 6 is immortalized as the car that carried Keke Rosberg to his 1982 World Championship, the first for a Finnish driver. Its Dijon performance sealed his legacy. Captured in detailed scale models, this iconic machine is a prized piece for F1 collectors celebrating a historic title.
