Cosworth has launched the Antares 4 and Antares 6 ECUs, the first additions to its industry-leading Antares ECU family. Engineered with a balance of cost-efficiency and high performance, the Antares 4 and Antares 6 models bring the advanced capabilities of the revered Antares 8 to a wider array of motorsport applications.
Meticulously designed and developed to empower OEMs, motorsport teams and individuals, the Antares 4 and 6 can function as a complete vehicle controller and data logger, all fully supported by Cosworth’s renowned Software Toolchain.
“Cosworth is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport engineering, and the Antares 4 and 6 demonstrate our commitment to making high-tech solutions accessible across all levels of competition,” said Stef Balkowiec, Managing Director at Cosworth Electronics.
“By expanding the Antares family, we’re equipping teams with the precision and power of Cosworth technology in a more adaptable, budget-conscious package.”
Expansion of the Antares family
Building on the success of the Antares 8, the new Antares 4 and 6 ECUs retain all the market-leading control capabilities that define the Antares family. Both ECUs have been designed to support a range of powertrain technologies – including internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Along with such control capabilities, Antares 4 and 6 offer high-rate synchronised data logging for unmatched precision and reliability. Both new ECU units come equipped with sophisticated, out-of-the-box control features such as multi-pulse and stratified GDI control, active torque management and FIA-compliant real-time PPU and BOP control.
For teams seeking advanced customisation, Cosworth’s real-time embedded software generation platform enables the development of bespoke control algorithms within the MATLAB Simulink environment. This allows teams to deploy complex powertrain and chassis control algorithms, signal processing routines, dynamic models and ultra high-speed data processing within the development toolchain. For race-winning performance, teams can develop strategies utilising Simulink Neural Network blocks to create the ultimate machine learning for driven traction control, allowing them to be one step ahead of the competition.
The Antares 4 and 6 devices are fully supported by Cosworth’s application-specific and industry leading software tools much like the Antares 8 to enable OEMs, teams and individual users alike to streamline development processes and trackside operations.
Cosworth at PMW Expo 2024
At this year’s PMW Expo, taking place on November 13 and 14 at the Köln Messe, Cologne, Germany, Cosworth is showcasing its engineering excellence across a broad technological spectrum. Alongside the new Antares 4 and 6 ECUs, visitors at stand 3082 are also able to experience the immersive capabilities of the next-generation CCW Mk2 Pro Sim steering wheel and discover more about Cosworth’s cutting-edge Toolbox 13 software.
Developed in collaboration with SimRep Engineering, the CCW Mk2 Pro is a meticulous-designed next-generation steering wheel that fully harnesses Cosworth’s steeped engineering excellence and motorsport expertise. The Pro Sim wheel is crafted to provide unmatched motorsport-to-sim immersion, enabling racers to train with the same controls they’d find in a race car.
Visitors to PMW Expo have the unique opportunity to virtually race around the renowned Hockenheim circuit, using the CCW Mk2 Pro Sim to experience firsthand its incredible immersive capabilities. This next-generation simulation breakthrough allows racers and enthusiasts alike to feel the precision and responsiveness that only a top-tier, motorsport-to-sim steering wheel can provide, bridging the gap between virtual racing and real-world performance.
“We’re very excited to launch the CCW Mk2 Pro Sim steering wheel with SimRep Engineering,” said Tom Brown, Head of Motorsport Performance at Cosworth Electronics. “Bringing our expertise in FIA-certified motorsport equipment to the sim racing world offers an unparalleled, high-quality experience for racers at every level.”
The all-new CCW Mk2 Pro Sim is available to order here.
Also featured at PMW Expo, Cosworth’s Toolbox 13 software is a game-changer for engineers, coaches and analysts. This industry-leading motorsport data viewer delivers detailed live telemetry, customised performance metrics and interactive circuit maps. With an immersive interface, Toolbox 13 supports data from Formula 1 to endurance racing, enabling users to scrutinise every aspect of performance with precision.
“Toolbox 13 is designed to be the ultimate resource for understanding and optimising race performance,” commented Andrew Liddell, Motorsport Product Manager at Cosworth Electronics. “From customisable dashboards to real-time data recovery, this software equips teams to elevate their performance both on and off the track.”
Further details on the Antares 4 and 6 ECUs, including product availability and in-depth technical specifications, will be released by Cosworth early next year. The launch of this technology further underscores Cosworth’s ongoing commitment to delivering advanced technology solutions across all tiers of motorsport.
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