Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed (Technical (including tuning & modifying)) - Softcover

Katz, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0837601428 ISBN 13: 9780837601427

Publisher: Bentley (Robert) Inc.,US, 1996

Synopsis

New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of motorsport today. From Formula One, to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan Racing, this book provides clear explanations for both engineers who want to improve their design skills, and enthusiasts who want to understand how their favourite cars go fast. Katz explains: How aerodynamics win races. Why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction. Designing wings and venturis-what works and what doesn't. Wind tunnel designs, methods and results-what you can and cannot believe. Full definitions of terms, with equations and examples provided for determining key aerodynamic parameters like drag, lift and side-force coefficients, fluid viscosity, or wind-tunnel corrections. Numerous examples using specific race cars, passenger-based prototypes, and open-wheel designs.

About this title

Synopsis

Summarizes fundamentals of high-speed vehicle design, providing explanations for engineers and racing enthusiasts. Chapters on aerodynamic forces and terms, performance testing, airfoils and wings, and aerodynamics of the complete vehicle offer explanations, relevant equations, numerous b&w photos and diagrams, and examples of historically importan

About the Author

Katz, a former Chief Executive Officer of Saltzman Enterprises, producers of the James Bond Films.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bentley (Robert) Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0837601428
• ISBN 13: 9780837601427
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280