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15/11/2025

Mike Hall, former director of Cosworth, dedicated many of his attributes to the development of the 4-cylinder BDA, which was based on Ford's robust Kent block. It was fitted with a multi valve head and became the UK's first toothed belt drive engine. Something equivalent to the Lampredi armed in the Fiat 131, Lancia Delta and many other models. This is how the initials of its name BDA (Belt Drive A Series) were defined.

This block offered an exceptional compression ratio, and was not surpassed by any other equivalent technology for several years. Even today they are difficult to overcome. Initially it was born as a 1.6, although in later versions it was presented in 1.7 and 1.8 liter format.

1970 brought with it an evolution called BDB, destined for the Ford Es**rt RS1600. The following variants BDD, BDE and BDF were used for Formula racing.

Later, in the 1980s, the BDT version would appear, which although initially destined for the Group B Es**rt RS1700T, when the project was canceled for being too obsolete, the entire engine batch was destined for the new Ford RS200 Group B chassis, born under the new precepts of the category, such as 4WD. Even Brian Hart presented a 2.1 liter evolution called BDT-E, destined for the RS200 Evo, although the cancellation of the category prevented this technology from being enjoyed.

The BDA, in its translation of the Capri Turbo Group 5, developed 600 cv in just a 1.7 liter version.

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12/11/2025

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Landais take their sixth win of the 2025 WRC season in Japan, beating title rivals Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin! 🏆

10/11/2025

Thank you all!

10/11/2025

One round to go. Three points between the top two. An epic season finale awaits for WRC 2025 🤩

10/11/2025

Toyota and Overdrive Racing join hands once again for a new chapter in rally-raid history. Work is currently underway in Belgium on the brand-new GR Hilux, the next generation of Toyota's successful desert racer.
The project is led by Christian Loriaux and Glyn Hall, two heavyweights with decades of experience in the rally and rally raiding world. Their assignment: develop a car that will raise the bar again in one of the toughest disciplines in motorsport.
The new GR Hilux will be deployed exclusively by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) from the 2026 season. In the second half of the year, the rig will also be available for private teams.
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