Cosworth is pleased to launch its standardised torque-based engine calibration software engineered specifically for integration with the Cosworth Antares family of ECUs. Previously only available via custom implementations, Cosworth can now support your engine programme with a highly flexible torque control software. 

The architecture utilises an absolute torque demand model as the primary control variable, from which it dynamically calculates the required airmass targets, throttle set point, injection demand, ignition timing, and wastegate duty cycles (if applicable) to name a few. This mathematical approach to engine management ensures predictable, repeatable control and engine response.

Designed for broad powertrain compatibility, the control software is fully agnostic of both engine aspiration and fuelling configurations. The software delivers identical calibration workflows and control accuracy for naturally aspirated and turbocharged power units alike. Additionally, the software natively supports both port and direct injection methodologies, managing the distinct timing and pressure requirements inherent to each fuel delivery method.

The software scales seamlessly across varied engine cylinder counts, supporting configurations from 3 to 12 cylinders. Throttle system flexibility is inherently accounted for within the code, featuring comprehensive calibration parameter sets to control single, dual, or individual-throttle-body (ITB) configurations. This ensures precise airmass estimation and engine response optimisation, regardless of the intake tract design. 

A defining characteristic of the software platform is the unified nature of its auxiliary subsystem architecture. Key control strategies including idle speed, traction control, pit lane speed limiting, rev limits, and engine protection etc are embedded directly within the core torque structure rather than operating as isolated, overriding strategies. This holistic integration guarantees that all torque demands/requests are arbitrated smoothly through the central torque manager, preventing conflicting control demands allowing the software to maintain powertrain stability.

The software is available off-the-shelf for Antares engine controllers with further OEM or application specific customisations available on request.