Grand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the Dfv

Ford, Cosworth and the Dfv

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Beschreibung

From 1967 to 1983, the Ford Cosworth DFV engine reigned supreme in Formula 1, powering cars to 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons. <i>Grand Prix Ford</i> dives deep into the remarkable story of this revolutionary engine and the powerful partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought it to life.<p>Written by the late Graham Robson -- one of the UK's most respected motorsport historians -- and inspired by a concept by fellow historian Anthony Pritchard, this book captures the DFV's dominance with clarity and authority. It's not just about engines: it's about the people, the teams, the victories, and the evolution of a motorsport legend.</p><p></p><ul><li>Tracks the DFV's development from Lotus's exclusive use in 1967 to widespread dominance across teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams.</li><li>Includes technical insight into engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders.</li><li>Analyzes rivalries and resistance from Ferrari and others -- and why they couldn't hold back DFV-powered teams.</li><li>Explores the DFV's legacy through its turbocharged and evolved descendants: DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR.</li><li>Features over 300 rare and archival images, many from Ford's own historical archives.</li></ul>For any reader passionate about motorsport history, <i>Grand Prix Ford</i> is the definitive tribute to the engine that powered a golden era. Get under the hood of Formula 1's most iconic breakthrough.

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781836440963

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

250 x 247 x 21 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

David and Charles Ltd