Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD Race Engine

Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD Race Engine | Genuine Last-of-Line Factory Unit

For sale is a Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD race engine, in 280 specification — new, unused, and supplied in its original Cosworth factory packaging, complete with a Cosworth test bench report issued following the engine’s break-in and hot-test programme at Cosworth’s facility. This engine has never been installed in a vehicle and has not been run outside of Cosworth’s own production testing process.

This Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD race engine is hand-built by an experienced Cosworth engine builder using a combination of new components and selected Cosworth high-performance parts. The 280 configuration represents hundreds of hours of development testing to achieve the optimal balance of power output, drivability, and long-term reliability in competition use. The engine is complete except for throttle bodies, which are supplied separately to allow the buyer to specify their preferred induction arrangement.

This Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD race engine has been through Cosworth’s full production test cycle, including a controlled break-in programme and dynamometer verification. The test bench report is included, providing an independently issued, factory-level confirmation of specification and output at the time of build — a genuine last-of-line opportunity, as the YD 280 is now discontinued and no longer available new from Cosworth.

Complete Package Includes:

• Complete Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD race engine, new in original Cosworth packaging
• Forged pistons (13:1 compression), forged connecting rods, and steel crankshaft
• Cosworth high-performance camshafts, modified cylinder head, HD valve springs
• Cosworth 2-stage dry sump system, Modine oil cooler, high-performance oil pump
• Starter motor, ignition coils, spark plugs, 40A alternator, auxiliary belt and tensioner
• Cosworth test bench / dynamometer report included
• Throttle bodies not included – engine otherwise complete

Characteristics & Specification:

• Engine Code: Cosworth YD
• Configuration: Ford Duratec-Based 2.3-Litre 4-Cylinder
• Power Rating: 280hp
• Displacement: 2.3 Litre
• Build Method: Hand-Built at Cosworth
• Condition: New – Unused – Original Factory Packaging
• Lubrication System: Cosworth 2-Stage Dry Sump
• Pistons: Forged – 13:1 Compression
• Connecting Rods: Forged
• Crankshaft: Steel (Standard)
• Camshafts: Cosworth High-Performance
• Cylinder Head: Modified
• Oil Cooler: Modine
• Oil Pump: High-Performance
• Throttle Bodies: Not Included – Engine Otherwise Complete
• Documentation: Cosworth Test Bench / Dyno Report Included
• Availability: Discontinued – No Longer Available New from Cosworth

Vehicle Fitment – Compatible Models:

• Single-seater and sports car racing series specifying the Ford Duratec / Cosworth YD platform
• Club and national motorsport series regulated for YD-specification engines
• Hillclimb, sprint, and time attack builds based on the Ford Duratec architecture

Why Choose This Ford Cosworth 2.3 YD Race Engine:

• New, unused, in original Cosworth factory packaging – never installed, never run outside production testing
• Independently issued Cosworth test bench and dyno report confirms factory-level specification and output
• Hand-built individually by a single experienced Cosworth engine builder for consistent quality
• Forged pistons, forged rods, and 2-stage dry sump engineered for sustained high-load competition use
• Discontinued and no longer available new from Cosworth – a genuine last-of-line opportunity
• Secondary market availability of unused YD 280 units is extremely limited and diminishing

Key Features:

• 2.3-litre Ford Duratec-based 4-cylinder Cosworth YD race engine
• 280hp rating with forged internals and 13:1 compression
• Cosworth 2-stage dry sump lubrication system
• Modified cylinder head with Cosworth high-performance camshafts
• Complete standard equipment list including ignition, cooling, and dyno report

Ideal For:

• Single-seater and sports car racing series specifying the Ford Duratec / Cosworth YD platform
• Club and national motorsport series requiring a proven, regulated engine package
• Teams and builders requiring a factory-fresh, documented engine with a verifiable build history
• Any competitor who has previously run Cosworth YD engines and requires a direct, new replacement unit
• Hillclimb, sprint, and time attack builds based on the Ford Duratec architecture
• Workshops or series organisers maintaining engine stock for a YD-regulated class