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Unique Celebration For Motorsport Institution |
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
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One
of the most respected and established motorsports engineering
businesses in the world will celebrate its history in the sport at
Autosport International in January, as Northampton-based engine
constructors Cosworth commemorate 50 years in the business.
To
mark the occasion, Cosworth is moving across from the trade exhibition
to display to the general public at Europe’s largest motorsport show
for the very first time. “Amongst the products at Autosport
International will be the firm’s new supercharger conversion for the
Mazda MX5,” said company spokesperson Yusuf Islam. “This product
recently won the Global Media Award at the SEMA automotive show in Las
Vegas.”
Cosworth
are celebrating five decades of engine manufacture this year, half a
century after the first engine, a Formula Junior power unit, was
developed. In between, Cosworth engines have won 196 F1 Grand Prix, the
famous Cosworth DFV scoring 155 of these wins over a 24-year lifespan.
The DFV became the the most successful engine in F1 history, winning
titles with the likes of Jackie Stewart, James Hunt and Mario Andretti.
Cosworth have also won countless World Rally, British Touring Car and
Indy Car victories, as well as developing technology for road cars
manufacturers such as Ford and Mercedes, culminating in the infamous
Ford Escort Cosworth and Mercedes 190E 2.3-16.
“Few
engine technology businesses have a reputation as strong as Cosworth,”
said Haymarket Exhibitions Show Director Ian France. “The DFV and BDA
engines are names revered by motorsport enthusiasts as some of the best
designs in the world. We are pleased to count such an iconic brand as
Cosworth amongst our exhibitors.”
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