Cosworth: Graham Robson's Story: Signature Edition

Limited Edition of 1,000 copies. Please note the signature page illustrated is of facsimile signatures, not originals.

Since its simple formation by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth more than 30 years ago, the Cosworth Company has become a world-respected leader not only in motor sport engines, but also in the field of high-performance road car power units, components and technology. Whilst much has been written about the individual engines, the details of the company and the fascinating story of the people behind its phenomenal success are sparsely covered. This is that missing story, a book that describes how a one-man tuning concern flourished to become a major multi-national business with a client list ranging from Ford and General Motors to Mercedes Benz, and which profiles both the people and the products involved. Written with the direct assistance of Cosworth company personnel, this outstanding volume not only summarises the company's major achievements — the DFV and BDA engines, the Sierra-Cosworth engine, and links with leading motor manufacturers — but also recalls the 'might-have-beens' — the 4wd Formula 1 car, automatic transmissions and motor cycle engines. Why, for example, did Cosworth choose Northampton for its 1960s expansion? Why did the company join forces with UEI in the 1980s? What is the 'Toy Shop'? Why link up with Brian Hart Limited? Could Cosworth rival Porsche's R&D facility at Weissach? Graham Robson's fascinating book provides the answers to these and countless other intriguing aspects of the story. It is sure to be in great demand by all automobile enthusiasts interested in the background story of a company still setting engine design development and production standards that the rest of the world follows. With appendices which complement the book, there are details of: Cosworth Engines from 1960-1989 and Cosworth engined cars: Caterham Super Seven, Chevrolet Cosworth Vega, Ford Escort RS1600, RS1800, RS200, Ford Sierra Cosworth Sierra RS500 Cosworth, Sapphire RS Cosworth, Vauxhall Astra 2.0i 16v, Vectra 2.0i 16v, Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16, 190E 2.5-16, 2.5-16 Evolution, Opel Ascona 400, Manta 400, Panther Solo, Vauxhall Chevette HS and HSR. Covering victories for the DFV engine cars in World Championship F1 Races 1967-1983 and a list of F1 makes which have used Cosworth Ford engines 1967-1989 inclusively, the book offers a wealth of information.