Why the Ford Cosworth DFV Became the Most Successful Engine in Formula 1 History

Описание: Discover the extraordinary story of the Ford-Cosworth DFV, the legendary V8 engine that revolutionized Formula 1 and became motorsport's most successful powerplant. This meticulously researched documentary reveals how two British engineers, Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin, working from a modest Northampton workshop with just £100,000 in Ford funding, created an engine that achieved 155 Grand Prix victories, 12 Drivers' Championships, and 10 Constructors' Championships between 1967 and 1983.
Through verified technical specifications and archival footage, learn how the DFV's revolutionary "stressed-member" design transformed racing car construction by making the engine itself a structural chassis component. Witness Jim Clark's stunning debut victory at the 1967 Dutch Grand Prix and follow the engine's dominance across multiple racing series - from Formula 1 to the DFX variant's 10 consecutive Indianapolis 500 victories.
This documentary explores how the DFV's customer engine model democratized Formula 1, enabling privateer teams like Tyrrell, Williams, and McLaren to challenge factory giants. Based on Cosworth records and period documentation, discover the 90-degree V8's groundbreaking specifications: 408 bhp at 9,000 rpm from just 2,993cc, weighing only 350 pounds - principles that remain fundamental to modern racing engines.
A compelling tribute to engineering excellence proving how brilliant innovation and uncompromising quality created a legend that influenced every Formula 1 car built since 1967.