The science of supercars : the technology that powers the greatest cars in the world : including interviews with the biggest names in supercar design / Martin Roach, Neil Waterman and John Morrison ; introduction by David Coulthard.
"What powers the greatest cars in the world? How did we get from the crude mechanics of yesteryear to the high-tech, computer-aided designs we see today? Which cars broke the mold? This is the definitive story of the science behind the cars of our dreams. Featuring in-depth interviews with the top names in the supercar and racing industries, The Science of Supercars unravels the mysteries and mechanics of the cars that changed the automotive world forever."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780228100904
- ISBN: 0228100909
- Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Buffalo, New York ; Firefly Books, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. "First published by Mitchell Beazley, a division of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd"--Title page verso. "A Firefly book."--Title page verso. |
Formatted Contents Note: | The battle for power -- Style versus substance -- Emerging technologies -- The mid-engined machine -- The science of theatre -- Getting a grip -- The complete package -- A new dawn -- Shifting gear -- The art of areo -- Hybrids: a fork in the road -- How to design a supercar -- The future. |
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