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We are a trusted partner for global OEMs looking to bolster their automotive programmes with performance pistons that have been proven at the very highest levels. Some of the biggest names in the industry have called on us to deliver custom pistons for industry-defining vehicles. Our support covers the full spectrum of services from prototype design, manufacture and development through to production volume supply.

Prototype pistons are produced in a variety of batch sizes, with the smallest quantities often made in a short time frame, typically just a few weeks. We have built our operations on the back of a pedigree in Formula 1, where time is of the essence, but not at the expense of performance or reliability. Our approach to piston manufacturing follows the same ethos, where we can guarantee speed and quality.

These are usually billet pistons which allow for rapid testing of alternative skirt profiles, crown designs and other features. From our in-house facilities, we are able to ensure perfection of engine pistons at every stage of the process. We draw on our fully equipped metrology and laboratory departments for in-process dimensional inspection, as well as destructive and non-destructive testing capability. Designs can be inspected post-test to support the design optimisation process.

Manufacturers come to us because of our one-stop-shop philosophy; our facilities include a variety of dynos and test rigs which add a crucial quality control aspect to our customer service. We can also scale projects up or down depending on production volume of piston parts. In addition to low volumes, we also have the capacity to manufacture large batch sizes of production pistons. We supply a number of specialist roadcar and sportscar manufacturers with all of their piston requirements. Among them are Aston Martin and Gordon Murray Automotive, whose V12 projects are redefining performance figures with our technology at their hearts.

The highest performance road cars in the world will have engines fitted with our pistons, fulfilling envelope-pushing criteria that reinforces our position at the forefront of automotive technology. Pushing the boundaries of performance is what our company is all about, and we deploy the very latest technology to meet ever-evolving customer demands. We have the capability to supply advanced Metal Matrix Composite (MMC pistons) in production quantities to increase performance levels from the engine, while maintaining the exceptional durability for which Cosworth has become known.

The highest performance road cars in the world will have engines fitted with our pistons, fulfilling envelope-pushing criteria that reinforces our position at the forefront of automotive technology. Pushing the boundaries of performance is what our company is all about, and we deploy the very latest technology to meet ever-evolving customer demands. We have the capability to supply advanced Metal Matrix Composite (MMC pistons) in production quantities to increase performance levels from the engine, while maintaining the exceptional durability for which Cosworth has become known.

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We supply pistons for motorsport, historic racing and prototype road car engines. If you have a question or enquiry then call us on +44 (0) 1604 598 300 or click the button below to send us an email.

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As trusted #OEM partners, we are able to develop some of the world’s most advanced #mobility technology, from high performance batteries to vehicle development and #integration programmes.

Discover how we can get you on the move: https://www.cosworth.com

#Aerodynamics are a key part of the mobility and motorsport industries. We have developed some of the world’s most accurate #dataacquisition technology for #windtunnel testing.

Read more about the technology in the case study linked below:
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What a scorching few days we had at Snetterton for What a scorching few days we had at Snetterton for the 7th race weekend of @btcc.

We'd like to send our congratulations to @colin.turkington for his 500th race, and a huge thank you to the spectators and marshals who braved the sun this weekend.

#cosworth #btcc #snetterton #heatwave #electronics #hybridvehicle #motorsport
The team are monitoring vehicle temperatures extra The team are monitoring vehicle temperatures extra carefully today to help @btcc run as smooth as possible in this heatwave.

Qualifying is at 3.20pm - make sure you tune in to see our full hybrid systems in action! 

#cosworth #btcc #snetterton #hybrid #hybridcars #motorsport
Harry Kiafoulis joins us as North American Directo Harry Kiafoulis joins us as North American Director of Sales, with plans to broaden our OEM customer base in the United States and support our existing partnership with IndyCar and GM.

He brings over 25 years of automotive experience, in both engineering and sales, and a passion for electrification.

Learn more about his journey to Cosworth - Link in bio.

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To celebrate this year’s International Women in To celebrate this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, we took the time to speak with two of our PDR (Performance Data Recorder) validation engineers, Bianca and Swati. They spoke to us about their routes into engineering and the challenges that they had to overcome to get to where they are now. 

Read about their experiences and roles at Cosworth in our special Inspired Engineering feature on our website. #linkinbio

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