twin overhead cams.
http://www.cosworthvega.com/
"One Vega for the price of two."
-1975 Cosworth Ad
The Cosworth Vega, featuring a Twin-Cam (DOHC) 16 valve aluminum
cylinder head designed by Cosworth Enginnering, finally arrived in March
'75, a model year late. (engine failed EPA emmisions certification in
'74.) It's purpose was to "create excitement" for the entire Vega line,
as only 3,508 were built thru mid- '76. All 2061 75's were black. (not
avaliable on normal Vegas.) Interior choices were custom black or white
vinyl, and black custom cloth. '76's were black in addition to any Vega
exterior color and interior combination. All featured "Cosworth
Twin-Cam" transfer I.D. on fenders and rear panel, gold transfer
pinstripping on sides, hood buldge, wheel openings, and rear panel. Gold
painted 13x6 aluminum wheels, "engine turned" gold dash bezel and gold
plated plaque with build number. The Cosworth had even better weight
distibution than the GT. The true world class handling ability of the
Cosworth Vega- ...."almost won the whole damn thing." -quote from Road
Test magazine-July '76 comparison track test versus the likes of Alfa
Romeo, Saab, Mazda Cosmo Rotary and Lancia Sport Sedans. The hand built
Cosworth engine was ALL aluminum. Cosworth engine shared the Vega
aluminum block, but was fitted with forged components and domed pistons.
Stainless steel headers and electronic fuel injection rounded out the
package. Destroked to 2.0 liters, the Cosworth engine was noticably
smoother than the 2.3 engine, while providing power increase.
Unfortunatly, by '75, Vega had gained some 300 lbs, and Cosworth
engine's horsepower was down from 130 (on '74 prototype) to 110 on
production model. The result- Although car tested 0-60 under 10 seconds,
its handling abilities praised, and collectible status assured, there
was some dissapointment with the car. Test results had looked better on
the prototype, combined with the high price
(six hundred less than corvette ) buyers stayed away. Blame the EPA..
http://www.h-body.org/library/vegabo...-complete.html