Offers an illustrated reference resource for answering automotive-related questions. Revised and updated to include more current advances in technology.

The fastest, funniest page-turner on the planet! This is the ultimate book for kids who love slick supercars, powerful monster trucks, and record-smashing speed machines. Buckle up — the only thing more exciting than reading this book about big and fast cars is sitting behind the wheel of one crossing the finish line at the Indy 500! Inside you’ll find amazing color photos, mind-blowing facts, and answers to some very urgent questions, like: Do you know why the van was embarrassed around its friends? Because it had a little gas! Since the invention of the wheel, people have been building machines that go faster and faster and look cooler and cooler. The first cars went about 10 mph, now they easily break 200 mph — and some even drive themselves! Speaking of which, ever wonder whose fault it is if two self-driving cars get in an accident? Pick up this book and find out! Under the hood you’ll discover: Incredible auto-related facts like record setting rides (check out the 763 mph ThrustSSC rocket car!) and answers to seriously silly questions (How do race car drivers pee during a race?) Many S.T.E.A.M. learning opportunities such as the science of how cars work and the history of cars from the Model T to electric cars to a Tesla in space! Behind-the-scenes stories of people with great car-related jobs such as a Hot Wheels designer, the guy who created the Batmobile, a scientist who controls rovers on Mars, and of course, record-setting drivers like Danica Patrick, Alexander Rossi, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and teen sensation Chloe Chambers. Fun activities such as drawing lessons (create your own car cartoon character!) matching games, quizzes, plus tons of jokes. Sneak peeks inside the garages of your favorite famous car-collection celebs like The Rock, Lady Gaga, Guy Fieri and other car-obsessives! The only thing readers need to drive Road & Track Crew Big & Fast Cars is a license for fun. So turn the key, step on the gas and let’s go!

Driven initially by Ivor Walklett's flair for design and desire to build his own car, the Ginetta marque quickly developed from a hobby into a business. The marque synonymous with the four Walklett brothers then grew from its humble roots to become a serious force in motor racing and a volume road car maker. Ginetta - Road and Track Cars traces the story of a marque born out of sheer enthusiasm for cars and racing. With over forty different models designed and built between 1958 and 2005 by Ginetta, this book examines every element of the design innovation, shrewd business management and model line-up that made Ginetta unique among its competitors, and includes the full development history and technical specifications of each major model. This comprehensive history of the Ginetta company from 1958 through to takeover in 2005 will be of great interest to all owners and enthusiasts of Ginetta cars and motoring history in general. Superbly illustrated with 209 colour and 87 black & white photographs.

A collection of automotive art.

This series of books covers the best the American magazine has to offer on performance cars. In has 38 articles from Road And Track including, 'BMW Z3 Zinger-1.9, BMW M Powers the Z3 Roadster, Top Guns - BMW Z3 2.8 vs. Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes - Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, BMW M Roadster vs. Porsche Boxster vs. Renault Sport Spider vs. Lotus Elise vs. Mercedes - Benz SLK230' and much much more.

Reprinted articles from Road & Track cover road tests, comparisons, and technical analysis of the Tempest, GTO, Le Mans OHC Sprint, Firebird, Fitch Trans-Am, Silverbird, Type K, Turbo Convertible, Petty Grand National, 6000STE, Grand Am CA, Bonneville, and Fiero.

At last - a book that shows you how to test the aerodynamics of your road or track car. Measure downforce, lift and drag - all with low cost and easily obtained equipment. See airflow behavior, measure aerodynamic pressures causing lift and drag, and measure airflow speed - even under the car. No more guessing, using rules of thumb or just copying what others have done. Develop undertrays and diffusers that work, set wing angles to give the right results, and optimise drag.Practical, down to earth and low in cost, the techniques covered in this book will revolutionize how you modify the aero of your road or track car.