The Science of Formula 1 Design. Expert Analysis of the Anatomy of the Modern Grand Prix Car.

TREMAYNE, DAVID.

ISBN 10: 1859609996 / ISBN 13: 9781859609996

Published by Haynes, Yeovil, 2004

About this Item

Dustwrapper, 4to, pp.160. Illustrated. The technology of Grand Prix car design. Very slight creasing to wrapper top margin, and to rear inside sleeve, with last few text pages having a very slight crease also. Contents clean and crisp. Near fine in like dustwrapper. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Formula 1 Design. Expert Analysis of the Anatomy of the Modern Grand Prix Car.
• Publisher: Haynes, Yeovil
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859609996
• ISBN 13: 9781859609996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Leading F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in a revised and updated 2nd Edition of this fascinating all-colour book. The authoritative, extensively illustrated text explains just how an F1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres and aerodynamics are analysed, and the important question of how these parts and systems interact is explored. This is an absorbing insight into the secretive and technology-driven world of racing car design at its highest level.

Synopsis

F1 journalist David Tremayne unravels the mysteries of modern Grand Prix car design in this all-colour book. Using information gleaned from the sport's leading designers, the authoritative, extensively illustrated text, written with the armchair enthusiast in mind, explains just how a Formula 1 car works. The philosophy and technology behind the chassis, engine, transmission, electronics, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres and aerodynamics are analysed and the important question of how these parts and systems interact is explored, providing An insight into the secretive technology-driven world of Formula 1 car design.

The book covers: chassis construction - composite materials, how chassis strength influences performance, aerodynamic influences and safety aspects; the engine - the reasons for adopting the V10 layout, the forces involved, the search for ever-higher revs, how fuels and oils contribute to performance; the transmission - basic gearbox principles, gearbox design, electro-hydraulic actuation, the differential, driveshafts; electronics - how this most important factor influences so many areas, including the engine, transmission and telemetry; steering, suspension and brakes; tyres - why different tyres exert so much influence on performance; aerodynamics - basic theory, what individual components do, and how aerodynamic changes are made; and how all the various elements interact, and how F1 cars are tested.