Speed read. Supercar : the history, technology and design behind the world's most exciting cars
Wasef, Basem, 1972-2018
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Minneapolis, MN : Motorbooks, 2018.
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159 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Includes index and glossaries.
Contents:
SECTION 1 GROUNDBREAKERS -- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing" -- Ferrari 250 GTO -- Ford GT40 -- Lamborghini Miura -- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona -- Lamborghini Countach LP400 -- Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera -- Ferruccio Lamborghini -- Glossary -- SECTION 2 EYE FOR DESIGN -- Dangerous Curves -- The Wedge -- Scoops, Ducts and Vents -- The Downforce Game -- Form Battles Function -- Biomimicry Incarnate -- Super SUVs -- Gordon Murray -- Glossary -- SECTION 3 1980s RENAISSANCE -- Lamborghini Countach LP500S -- Porsche 959 -- Ferrari F40 -- Ferrari Testarossa -- Vector W8 -- BMW Ml -- Lotus Esprit Turbo -- Carroll Shelby -- Glossary -- SECTION 4 TECH REVOLUTION -- Engine Configurations -- Carbon Fiber Construction -- Turbocharging -- Carbon Ceramic Brakes -- Traction Control -- Active Aerodynamics -- Hybrid Powertrains -- Where the Rubber Meets the Road -- Gian Paolo Dallara -- Glossary -- SECTION 5 MODERN MILESTONES -- Jaguar XJ220 -- McLaren F1 -- Porsche Carrera GT -- Ford GT -- Ferrari Enzo -- Lamborghini Aventador -- Bugatti Chiron -- Pagani Huayra -- Koenigsegg Agera RS -- Ferrari LaFerrari -- Porsche 918 Spyder -- McLaren PI -- Enzo Ferrari -- Glossary -- SECTION 6 SACRED GROUND -- Modena -- Sant'Agata Bolognese -- Stuttgart -- Nardo -- Ehra-Leissen -- Nurburgring Nordschleife -- Ferdinand Piech -- Glossary -- SECTION 7 INDIE SPIRIT -- Gumpert -- SSC -- Hennessey -- Saleen -- Noble -- Cizeta -- Christian Von Koenigsegg.
ISBN:
9780760362914
Dewey class:
629.22
Language:
English
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356577
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 629.22 WAS | Onloan - Due: 26 Sep 2024 |