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2 Book Box Set
The Ford Cosworth DFV engine won 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons between 1967 and 1983. This two-book set covers the technical dominance of the DFV and the specific car rosters from the 1970s. You get the engineering history of the engine plus a year-by-year breakdown of every team on the grid. Having both on the bench lets you track the evolution of the DFV from Lotus to McLaren and Williams.
Book 1 of 2
The Ford Cosworth DFV engine ruled Formula 1 from 1967 to 1983. This book covers the partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought the engine to life. It tracks the DFV from its exclusive use by Lotus in 1967 to its dominance with teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams.
Author Graham Robson covers technical engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders. The text analyzes the rivalry with Ferrari and the development of the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR engines. It features over 300 rare archival images from Ford's own historical archives.
Book 2 of 2
This volume covers the 1970s when Formula 1 grew into a television spectacle with big new sponsors. It focuses on the ongoing battles between Ferrari and the Cosworth-powered opposition. The book covers the big championship-winning teams like Lotus, Ferrari, McLaren, and Tyrrell.
Small teams and privateers are included in this history regardless of their success. The book covers every car on the grid during this decade to show how the sport evolved.
Midlife Classic Cars
One Foot in the Grave, One Foot on the Throttle.
Author: Peter Higham
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 9781836440963
Publisher: Midlife Classic Cars
Binding Type: NA
Language: English
Pages: NA
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA
