The Supercar Book: The Complete Guide to the Machines that Make Our Jaws Drop

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Supercar Book: The Complete Guide to the Machines that Make Our Jaws Drop
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Martin Roach
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 252,Width 195
Category/GenreMotor sports
ISBN/Barcode 9780007578504
ClassificationsDewey:796.7
Audience
General
Illustrations 180 col illus, Index

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
NZ Release Date 1 March 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Fully illustrated throughout, The Supercar Book is a sumptuously designed guide full of everything you could ever want to know about the best supercars on the planet. From number-one bestselling author Martin Roach, The Supercar Book is a must-have for all boys and their dads (plus petrol-head girls and mums!) interested in fast cars. With an introduction from F1 racing legend David Coulthard, as well as contributions from the biggest names in the field, this tour de force starts with the iconic 1954 Mercedes Gullwing and races through each respective decade of supercar history, showcasing the very best and most important vehicles in this scintillating species. Featuring the landmark 10 game-changers that have defined the genre and highlighting dozens and dozens of supreme supercars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani, McLaren and Porsche, get ready to be blown away by the beauty and power of these incredible vehicles. With a pre-history of the genre plus an excursion into American muscle cars, this comprehensive book takes us underneath the bonnets and peels back the bodywork of these mind-blowing machines, as well as exploring how supercar technology has affected everyday cars. The Supercar Book is a tour de force of the fastest, the most powerful and the most drop-dead gorgeous vehicles in supercar history. Jam-packed with almost 200 full-colour photographs, awe-inspiring statistics and exclusive interviews with supercar experts, and featuring every landmark star of the genre, this book is the ultimate guide for every supercar fanatic.

Author Biography

Martin Roach is a number-one best-selling ghostwriter and author with many books - including five best-sellers - to his name. He has penned works on music, celebrity, sport, film and youth culture.

Reviews

'The best book out there on supercars. A real page-turner' - David Coulthard