ABOUT US

 

Nearly 30 years of performance engineering

LANGFORD PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING was established in 1980 and has since developed a strong international reputation for innovation, quality and service. In the early days DFV engines were built and tested for Lotus, Ensign and Tyrrell and during the late 1980-90's, LPE supplied F1 DFR engines to Ligier, Tyrrell and Onyx. DFV, DFR, DFY and derivatives of these engines are still being built and used in today's market.

Customer HB F1 engines were subsequently supplied to Jordan, Lotus, Fondmetal and Simtek. DFX engines went to Indianapolis, Ford VJ, V10, current Asiatech F1 V10’s and ZETEC R’s are still currently being built by LPE.

LPE was established to provide companies, teams and individuals with a facility for research & development and building & testing services for all types of engines; our commitment to quality and customer service from the outset has helped us build a reputation for quality and reliability.

We have enthusiasm, passion plus a love for all things automotive which enable us to work with others in their enjoyment of racing and help them achieve their goals.

Our facilities enable us to research and develop new ideas for updating and improving engine performance and to help customers achieve success and stay in front.

All engines are meticulously built and tested by a highly skilled and experienced workforce. We apply high standards throughout and with excellent modern facilities, machinery, testing equipment, data logging, years of experience, specialist knowledge and attention to detail, we ensure customers have the utmost confidence in our services.

LPE provide trackside support at events together with comprehensive monitoring, collation of information and full reporting if required.

LPE work with local school children participating in the MTA Challenge (Manufacturing-Technologies Association) which gives children an insight into technology and engineering.

 

 

Achievements at the top level

Euro Boss Champions: 2005 (Benetton HB)

Group C: Race wins - Richard Eyre Jaguar V6 Turbo - 2 race wins Estoril

GP Masters Historic - Race winners:

Frank Sytner - Penske, Joaquin Folch – McLaren, Katsu Kubota - March

A1GP Prototype and promotional engine.

Honda Civic R BTCC: Tom Chilton - 9 Podiums, 4 Race wins

TGP: Race winners – Joaquin Folch, Richard Eyre,

Championship winner for two years Steve Hartley

Historic F1 (USA) Record holder - Larry Connor with Benetton HB and Benetton Zetec R

Winner of the Open Nissan Series Fernando Alonso, with engines supplied by LPE who then went onto Minardi, again with engines supplied by LPE and was F1 World champion 2005 and 2006

Another winner with the Open Nissan Series Marc Gene again moved onto Minardi F1 with engines supplied by LPE. Then became F1 test driver for Williams and Ferrari. 2009 Le Mans winner.