Book

Foreword

About the authors

Introduction

Attributes and Concept

Concept DNA

Vehicle technical requirements

Review of supercar and hypercar history

Styling review

Chassis review

Powertrain review

High performance materials review

Chassis packaging and dimensions

Mass targets & Chassis parameters

Internal Combustion Powertrain & transmission

Forced Induction & Engine performance simulation

Engine downsizing

Gearbox & gearchange mechanism

Simplified performance calculations

Straightline performance simulation

Lap time performance simulation (quasi-static)

Lap time performance simulation (fully dynamic)

Suspension and tyre parameters

Tyre modelling

Tyre & Suspension assembly

Brakes

Steering

Electronics & Sensors

Anti-Lock Braking System

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Damping

Summary & Conclusions

References & Bibliography