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.
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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Light bumping to corners of front cover. Moderate rubbing to covers. Significant dusty discoloration around front cover, 35mm [~1-1/4"] of splitting to lower edge of front cover. Spine is canted, but the binding is holding well. Otherwise in charming shape, the pages themselves are clean and remarkably smooth, titling on the spine is done in a bright silver gilding. Dust jacket carries heavy corner, surface and edge wear- several large, ragged tears, multiple broad creases, some spotting/discoloration. Fading to spine. Still in one contiguous pice, and has been given protective mylar jacketing. Codice articolo 1043047
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Dustjacket included. Later Edition. 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. No Signature. Codice articolo 4222802
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780837600802
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