Bruce Wood | Cosworth - From Motorsport To Hypercar V12s

<p>Bruce Wood is the Managing Director of Cosworth. Bruce shares his journey from starting at Cosworth as a graduate in 1987 to leading the company through iconic projects like the Cosworth Sierra, IndyCar engines, and modern hypercars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.cosworth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cosworth.com/</a></p><br><p>Enjoy,</p><br><p>Sam</p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><br><p>00:00 The Passion for Engineering and Design</p><p>02:55 Bruce Wood's Journey at Cosworth</p><p>05:50 The Evolution of Cosworth in Motor Racing</p><p>09:12 The Impact of Technology on Engine Design</p><p>12:07 From Graduate to Managing Director</p><p>15:00 The Challenges of Motor Racing</p><p>17:54 The Phases of Cosworth's Business</p><p>20:47 Experiences During Ford Ownership</p><p>24:09 The Wilderness Years and Reinvention</p><p>27:05 The Hypercar Era and Future Directions</p><p>39:34 The Shift in Sponsorship Dynamics</p><p>42:27 The Evolution of Powertrains in Racing</p><p>44:51 Navigating Challenges in a Competitive Landscape</p><p>46:46 The Transition to Hypercars</p><p>49:42 The Role of Consultancy in Automotive Engineering</p><p>51:11 The Jaguar CX-75 Project</p><p>56:35 Understanding Hybrid Powertrains</p><p>01:01:21 The Bugatti Evolution and Performance Goals</p><p>01:05:12 Developing the Valkyrie Engine</p><p>01:17:31 The Complexity of Engine Design</p><p>01:19:24 The Philosophy Behind Hypercars</p><p>01:23:19 Challenges in Emissions and Engine Design</p><p>01:27:12 The Future of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles</p><p>01:32:35 The Evolution of Engine Technology</p><p>01:36:30 The Appeal of Hypercars</p><p>01:39:01 The Current Era of V12 Hypercars</p><p>01:42:51 The Role of Cosworth in Hypercar Development</p><p>01:46:18 The Future of Engine Design</p><p>01:49:13 Memorable Driving Experiences</p><p>01:51:39 Undervalued Cars and Personal Favorites</p><p>01:53:08 Innovative Car Designs and Future Trends</p><p>01:55:03 The Ultimate Dream Garage</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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