The Science of Supercars
The Technology That Powers the Greatest Cars in the World
Buffalo, New York ; Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2018.
Format: Book
Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm
"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.
Other Authors:
Waterman, Neil, author.
Morrison, John (Manager of supercar retail), author.
Coulthard, David, writer of introduction.
Waterman, Neil, author.
Morrison, John (Manager of supercar retail), author.
Coulthard, David, writer of introduction.
Contents:
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.
ISBN:
9780228100904
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
TRANSPORT Automobile Roa | Main (Downtown) | Second Level, Nonfiction | Out (Due: 5/6/2024) |
TRANSPORT Automobile Roa | Southeast | Nonfiction | In |