BMW pleased with progress with P83 Engine

By Andrew Hooper
November 9 2002


	BMW P83 engine

	From reports coming from BMW it would appear that the new BMW P83 engines development schedule is progressing better than expected. 2002 saw WilliamsF1 have the use of the P82 BMW engine, using it to very good effect despite the limitations of the FW24 chassis. For 2003 BMW's aim is to again supply a powerful and reliable engine. It is expected that the P83 engine will be more powerful, lighter, and stable than the previous model. The new P83 engine was first tested last September. BMW Motorsport Director Gerhard Berger said: "This year, we are two months earlier than at this time last year. We have already tested the engine several times." As for the chassis for the 2003 season Berger feels confident that WilliamsF1 can deliver in this area. Berger added: “When it comes to the chassis, Williams is a lot more aggressive now: no improvements on the 2002 car, but a completely new approach.” In respect of the rule changes, especially in regard to testing Berger made it clear that the BMW WilliamsF1 Team will not commit itself to test their cars for only a maximum of ten days. The team will continue to test away from the Grand Prix weekends. Berger said: "The top teams continue using all possibilities. Only the small, low budget teams prefer the Friday tests – but they only take place if there are more than three teams to participate."

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