On January 1, 2005, MAHLE acquired the Cosworth Technology Group, with the competence it has built up since 1958 in developing and producing high-performance engines. Its integration into the MAHLE Group and the change of name to MAHLE Powertrain on July 1, 2005 opens up unique prospects for the long term. These prospects include engineering services, integrated prototype hardware and software for the whole powertrain, and the development and manufacturing of complete engines.

The targeted expansion of our engine know-how represents an important step in decisively shaping and promoting the developments of the future. MAHLE is thus playing an active role in a trend that will see systems suppliers assuming more responsibility in future engine and powertrain projects.

As an integral part of the MAHLE Group, MAHLE Powertrain has complete expertise in all aspects of engine development – from the initial concept to the new design of a complete engine. The company’s skills and experience go far beyond its roots in the development of high-performance engines. Today, it covers all engineering tasks related to exhaust gas optimization, drivability, improved fuel economy and electronics applications.

Engine assembly at MAHLE Powertrain

Computer-aided development and analysis processes generate fast, cost-effective design layouts, which can later be verified on the basis of components or the entire engine using various test equipment. For this purpose, MAHLE Powertrain has 18 live engine test benches and four chassis dynamometers. In addition to the power output and torque characteristics, the entire emissions spectrum can also be recorded and certified. This is particularly relevant in relation to future exhaust gas specifications, which will be even stricter.

MAHLE Powertrain is also able to manufacture both components and complete engines at its own facilities. This includes the casting and machining of engine blocks and cylinder heads in series of 120,000 units per year. Our extensive experience ensures that each solution we develop is also designed for optimum production. In addition, we offer our customers a complete engine assembly that is tested and delivered ready-to-install.

As a result of this broad range and the combination of engineering and production know-how, MAHLE Powertrain has been involved in more than 30 major new engine programs in recent years. These include automotive, marine, aeronautical, racing and industrial applications.