Racing Car Design And Development

Len Terry; Alan Baker

ISBN 10: 0837600804 / ISBN 13: 9780837600802

Published by Robert Bentley, 1973

About this Item

ISBN 9780837600802. Hardback. Fifth printing from 1980. Very slight wear to corners and edges; very slight browning to page edges; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. Dustjacket with slight wear to corners and edges; 1/2" closed tear at top of spine with clear tape repair; slight browning and dustsoiling over all; $12.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket; Very Good condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Racing Car Design And Development
• Publisher: Robert Bentley
• Publication Date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0837600804
• ISBN 13: 9780837600802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Later Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included
• Signed: No Signature
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motor Sports

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Synopsis

Dialogue between one of the world's most experienced racing car designers and a technical author-graduate engineer on the theory and technique of racing car design and development. Contents include: The anatomy of a racing car designer; biography of Len Terry; description of nearly 30 Terry designs from clubman's sports car to Indianapolis winner; a blank sheet of paper; handling characteristics; the theoretical aspects; oversteer and understeer; practical implications; structural considerations; space-frames and monocoques; the cockpit area; the structural engine; progress and legislation; suspension; changing needs and layouts; the torsion bar; self-levelling systems; anti-dive and anti-squat; progressive-rate springing; stiffness/weight ratio; brakes, wheels and tires; influence of smaller wheels; twin-disc brake systems; attention to details; low-profile tire phenomena; aerodynamics; wings and things; intake ram effect; ground effect vehicles; the cooling system; radiator location; cooling the oil; safety and comfort; primary and secondary safety; driver comfort; materials; components-ball joints, batteries, brakes, clutches, dampers, drive-shafts, electrics, flexible bearings, flexible fuel cells, gearshift linkages, instruments, non-return valves, non-spill fuel fillers, oil and fuel pipes, Perspex mouldings, radiators, springs and steering gear; design versus development; the competition-nine other racing car designers discussed; future developments.