Supercars Masterpieces of Design and Engineering by Richard Dredge 2006

Hardback with dust jacket. Thoughtful gift idea for a car enthusiast!
Very good condition.
23 cm x 31 cm x 3.5 cm
“What self-respecting gear-head doesn't go weak at the knees upon hearing the names Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, and Lamborghini? While they may never get behind the wheel of the real thing, this exciting new book dedicated to supercars and the power, romance, freedom, and speed that they inspire comes close.”
SUPERCARS
Fast, powerful and extremely expensive, a supercar encapsulates the romance, speed and freedom of the motor car in one beautifully-engineered and attention-grabbing package. They are the subject of many people's fantasies and dreams.
Supercars profiles more than 70 of the most famous and coveted vehicles from Europe, Japan and the USA, providing a unique, exciting and accessible celebration of the incredible machines at the pinnacle of automotive engineering.
Covering all the most famous marques - past and present - including Ferrari, Lotus, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Corvette, Dodge, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW,
Supercars presents each car in a stunning double-page feature with detailed
annotations. In addition, each car is shown in
3-view format, alongside lively and informed text detailing its design, development, innovations and handling. A comprehensive specifications panel provides the key technical information that enthusiasts will pore over, including engine displacement, configuration, transmission, power, torque, top speed, 0-60, power-to-weight ratio, cost and number built.
From the wonderfully charismatic Mercedes
300 SL Gullwing in 1954 right up to the present day, every post-war era of exotic supercars is featured. With a clean, contemporary design and more than 200 stunning colour photographs, this fascinating book will appeal to anyone who dreams of owning a head-turning supercar.