Competition Car Downforce: A Practical Handbook

McBeath, Simon

ISBN 10: 1859606628 / ISBN 13: 9781859606629

Published by Haynes Pub Group, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Competition Car Downforce: A Practical Handbook
• Publisher: Haynes Pub Group
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859606628
• ISBN 13: 9781859606629
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

If you're looking to improve the performance and handling of your car, you can with this highly readable and well-illustrated guide to all the main aspects of downforce devices. Chock full of interviews with experts and data from major constructors, this book addresses the theory of downforce lift and drag, wind tunnels and computational fluid dynamics, plus airdams, splitters, spoilers and wings. Includes legislation, restrictions and regulations. Foreword by Gordon Murray.

About the Author

Simon McBeath is a well-respected writer on practical motorsport subjects and a successful long-time competitor in sprints and hillclimbs. He runs his own composite aerofoil design and production company, and is Press Officer for the Gurston Down hillclimb venue. He lives near Blandford in Dorset, England.