{"product_id":"the-science-of-supercars-the-technology-that-powers-the-greatest-cars-in-the-world-9780228100904","title":"The Science of Supercars: The Technology That Powers the Greatest Cars in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \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\n\u003cp\u003eDavid 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e1. The Thirst for Power - The internal combustion engine and the early days of speed\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e2. Style Versus Substance - Next steps, and the birth of aerodynamics\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e3. Emerging Technologies - The mechanics of war drive the birth of the supercar\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e4. Configuration - The Miura, the E-Type and the dawn of the modern age\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e5. The Science of Theater - Fashion and styling take center stage\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e6. The Turbo Years - The Porsche Turbo and the rebirth of supercar science\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e7. All-Wheel drive - Power or technology: how designers keep the cars on the road\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e8. Composites - The McLaren F1 and its technological legacy\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e9. Emerging Aero - Understanding the complex art of aerodynamics\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e10. Going to the Opera - The remarkable science behind the era-defining Bugatti Veyron\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e11. The Holy Trinity - Hybrid tech ushers in a new kind of supercar\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e12. The Future - The technology on the verge of reshaping the landscape.\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Roach, Neil Waterman, John Morrison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228100904\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Roach is a best-selling author of a number of high-profile books about supercars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Waterman has spent 35 years working in the highest levels of motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Morrison has over 50 years of experience as a racing driver, including winning the Daytona 24 and competing in the Le Mans 24-Hour race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822030798963,"sku":"9780228100904","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_97df2a3c-e962-4ff0-ab98-15f7b4710854.jpg?v=1644519608","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-science-of-supercars-the-technology-that-powers-the-greatest-cars-in-the-world-9780228100904","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}