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David Keith Duckworth (10 August 1933 – 18 December 2005) was an English mechanical engineer. He is most famous for designing the Cosworth DFV (Double Four Valve) engine, an engine that revolutionised the sport of Formula One.
Keith Duckworth, one of the joint founders of Cosworth, died last night at the age of 72. The Yorkshireman originally created the famous engine company with Mike Costin in 1958, where they ...
Keith Duckworth O.B.E: a tribute to outspoken, and very British, genius. He got his BSc degree by criticising the university's methodology. He was canned as a prospective RAF pilot for...
Nov 20, 2017 · Keith Duckworth is perhaps one of the most significant, yet least well-known figures in Formula 1 history. Alongside fellow former Lotus Engineer Mike Costin, Duckworth created the iconic Cosworth Engineering, and produced the famous Cosworth Double Four Valve (DFV) engine, which revolutionised Formula 1 in the 1960s.
With Duckworth having established his engine designing credentials, he and Chapman came to an agreement that Duckworth would design a new engine for exclusive use in Lotus’ Formula 1 cars.
Sep 23, 2018 · Keith, as he was popularly known, responded by becoming what today is called a model engineer; designing, machining and assembling miniature steam and gasoline engines. Duckworth later applied for RAF pilot training, washed out, but would eventually become a highly accomplished helicopter pilot.
Jul 19, 2015 · Keith Duckworth, who designed Formula One's most successful engine, could be the most important yet least-heralded person in Formula One history.
