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Written 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.
- Tracks the DFV's development from Lotus's exclusive use in 1967 to widespread dominance across teams like McLaren, Matra, and Williams.
- Includes technical insight into engine design, performance advances, and the role of specialist rebuilders.
- Analyzes rivalries and resistance from Ferrari and others — and why they couldn’t hold back DFV-powered teams.
- Explores the DFV’s legacy through its turbocharged and evolved descendants: DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR.
- Features over 300 rare and archival images, many from Ford’s own historical archives.
His writing career began with rally reports and expanded into editorial roles, including a tenure at Autocar, before he became a full-time author and commentator. Renowned for his clarity, depth, and encyclopaedic knowledge, Robson was a trusted voice in the automotive world for more than five decades. His legacy endures through a remarkable body of work that continues to inform and inspire motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.
1. Ford UK enters motorsport – 1950s and 1960s
2. Cosworth, the rise and rise – Keith Duckworth, Mike Costin and Walter Hayes
3. DFV – Birth, development and maturity of the F1 engine
4. DFV – F1’s favourite engine – 1960s, 1970s and 1980s – The team-by-team record
5. Ford and the DFV’s dominant period – The evolution of the 3-litre F1 category, 1966–1985
6. Major rivals
7. DFX and DFR – The extended family
Appendices
Index