Ford Cosworth BDG for sale

Cosworth BDG (last in the BDA series):

For more information: see the page on engine sales activity

History of this engine:

The name of the engine comes from “BD” for “drive belt” the following letter being a version index. This engine comes from the development of the F1 engine, the famous V8 DFV made by Cosworth (LOTUS 49, 1967), which then gave birth to the FVA 4 cylinders in line with distribution by gear cascade, then a few years later to the BDA with distribution by belt.

This engine in these different variants (BDA, BDM, BDG, BDT, etc.) was used in Formula 2, in prototype sports (Lola T297, etc.) then in the Escort MK1/MK2, and finally in the Ford RS 200 Group B version turbo (BDT).

Specificities of this Ford BDG engine:

This engine has a Cosworth-design 16s aluminum cylinder head, a common technology today but very rare at that time.

How many have you already sold?

We have already sold dozens of them since 2012 for historic rallies, the Tour de Corse Historique, the Tour Auto and Peter Auto’s Le Mans Classique.

What made this engine superior?

We have redeveloped the engine with modern technical means (cylinder head blower, materials, technological advances, etc.) to make it more reliable and make it extremely efficient.

Technical characteristics of each engine

displacement: 2000cc
stroke x bore: 77.7mmx90.0mm
torque: 240 to 280 Nm depending on configuration (carburettor or mechanical injection, rally or circuit)
power: 250 to 300 hp depending on the configuration (carburettor or mechanical injection, rally or circuit)
fuel supply: carburettors or mechanical injection
dry sump lubrication
block material: aluminum
cylinder head material: aluminum
number of valves: 16
number of camshafts: 2
chain or belt: toothed belt
recipient vehicle: Ford Escort MK1 MK2 Group 4, Formula 2, Sport prototype (Lola, Chevron, etc.)