{"product_id":"the-science-of-supercars-the-technology-that-powers-the-greatest-cars-in-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Science of Supercars: The Technology That Powers the Greatest Cars in the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Roach\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNeil Waterman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Supercars\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors describe the history of supercars, unraveling the mysteries and mechanics of the cars that changed the automotive world forever. In-depth interviews with the top names in the supercar and racing industries reveal their opinions on today's supercars and their visions for the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e David Coulthard, runner-up in the 2001 Formula One World Drivers' Championship, provides the introduction. The authors follow with comprehensive chapters of inside information and exciting photographs that will be a catalog for supercar shoppers and a dream diary for others. The images show the interiors and exteriors of supercars and illustrated insets explain the technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e 1. The Thirst for Power - The internal combustion engine and the early days of speed \u003cbr\u003e 2. Style Versus Substance - Next steps, and the birth of aerodynamics \u003cbr\u003e 3. Emerging Technologies - The mechanics of war drive the birth of the supercar \u003cbr\u003e 4. Configuration - The Miura, the E-Type and the dawn of the modern age \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Science of Theater - Fashion and styling take center stage \u003cbr\u003e 6. The Turbo Years - The Porsche Turbo and the rebirth of supercar science \u003cbr\u003e 7. All-Wheel drive - Power or technology: how designers keep the cars on the road \u003cbr\u003e 8. Composites - The McLaren F1 and its technological legacy \u003cbr\u003e 9. Emerging Aero - Understanding the complex art of aerodynamics \u003cbr\u003e 10. Going to the Opera - The remarkable science behind the era-defining Bugatti Veyron \u003cbr\u003e 11. The Holy Trinity - Hybrid tech ushers in a new kind of supercar \u003cbr\u003e 12. The Future - The technology on the verge of reshaping the landscape.\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Supercars\u003c\/i\u003e includes interviews with three of the top figures in the supercar world: Adrian Newey, legendary British Formula One engineer; Dr. Wolfgang Schrieber, Chief Engineer of the Bugatti Veyron; and Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, as well as contributions from iconic supercar manufacturers that include Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Pagani and McLaren. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Martin Roach is a best-selling author of a number of high-profile books about supercars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Neil Waterman has spent 35 years working in the highest levels of motorsport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e John Morrison has over 50 years' experience as a racing driver, including winning the Daytona 24 and competing in Le Mans 24-Hour race. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.8 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684928000063,"sku":"9780228100904","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/37f2b7531c149dcd5be304de5ed3743a.webp?v=1764969155","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-science-of-supercars-the-technology-that-powers-the-greatest-cars-in-the-world-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}