{"product_id":"ford-grand-prix-cosworth-dfv-formula-one-pinnacle-2-book-set","title":"Ford Grand Prix Cosworth DFV \u0026 Formula One Pinnacle 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Avenir Next',Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#232323;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:4px solid #E9C75B;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-size:26px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFord Grand Prix Cosworth DFV \u0026amp; Formula One Pinnacle 2 Book Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 Book Box Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:6px solid #E9C75B;background:#FAF6E8;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:20px;color:#B21E28;\"\u003eWhy This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine dominated Formula 1 for 13 championship-winning seasons between 1967 and 1983. This two-book set covers the evolution of that legendary power plant and the entire history of the sport. Grand Prix Ford covers the technical specs and team rivalries of the DFV era. Formula One: The Pinnacle tracks the sport from its 1950 debut to the modern era. Having both on your bench lets you trace the lineage from raw mechanical dominance to today's high-tech spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 1 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eGrand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe Ford Cosworth DFV engine reigned supreme in Formula 1 from 1967 to 1983. It powered cars to 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons. This book covers the partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought the engine to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe text tracks the DFV's development from Lotus's exclusive use in 1967 to its dominance with teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams. It includes technical insight into engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eRead about the rivalries and resistance from Ferrari and other manufacturers. The book explores the legacy of the DFV through its turbocharged and evolved descendants like the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR. It features over 300 rare and archival images from Ford's own historical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #E9C75B;margin:12px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#232323;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E9C75B;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 2 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eFormula One: The Pinnacle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eFormula One is unrecognizable from its 1950 debut where drivers raced on old bomber training aerodromes using oil drums and straw bales for safety. This book identifies the 100 most significant changes to the series since its inception. It covers the technical progress and the personalities involved in the sport's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eThe authors highlight how the 2022 rules and the tightening budget cap created the most competitive races in 25 years. It also covers the introduction of sprint races trialled in 2021 and the impact of the Drive to Survive series on fan interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323;\"\u003eSafety changes are detailed through real-world events, including the HANS device and the halo. The book also covers commercial changes and the controversies of breakaway series. 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