{"product_id":"grand-prix-ford-by-graham-robson-9781836440963","title":"Grand Prix Ford","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1967 to 1983, the Ford Cosworth DFV engine reigned supreme in Formula 1, powering cars to 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons. \u003cem\u003eGrand Prix Ford\u003c\/em\u003e dives deep into the remarkable story of this revolutionary engine and the powerful partnership between Lotus, Ford, and Cosworth that brought it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by the late Graham Robson—one of the UK's most respected motorsport historians—and inspired by a concept by fellow historian Anthony Pritchard, this book captures the DFV's dominance with clarity and authority. It's not just about engines: it's about the people, the teams, the victories, and the evolution of a motorsport legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracks the DFV's development from Lotus's exclusive use in 1967 to widespread dominance across teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes technical insight into engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyses rivalries and resistance from Ferrari and others—and why they couldn't hold back DFV-powered teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplores the DFV's legacy through its turbocharged and evolved descendants: DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures over 300 rare and archival images, many from Ford's own historical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor any reader passionate about motorsport history, \u003cem\u003eGrand Prix Ford\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive tribute to the engine that powered a golden era. Get under the hood of Formula 1's most iconic breakthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754291970284,"sku":"9781836440963","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836440963-grand-prix-ford.jpg?v=1781662104","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/grand-prix-ford-by-graham-robson-9781836440963","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}