The evolution of the Lotus Esprit from the origin of its first design through a long production life up to the Esprit S and Esprit Turbo SE. Filled with practical advice on buying and running an Esprit in the 1990s. Includes specifications, road test details, comparisons with rivals, and profiles of the men behind the machine.
Unbeatable BMW offers a comprehensive history of BMW's competition from 1917 to 1997. The first edition became a cult classic among enthusiasts, focusing on 1959-79, but this expanded hardcover edition is richly illustrated in full color. Jeremy Walton narrates the story of BMW's engineering prowess, daring drivers, and iconic team leaders alongside the cars that secured victories. Legendary models such as the prewar BMW 328 sports cars and the 1990s McLaren/BMW V12s are highlighted. The book includes firsthand accounts of BMW's achievements in aviation and motorcycling, detailing the preparation and excitement surrounding winners like the BMW 700 coupes, 1800 "Tisa," and 2002s. Walton explores the 1970s "Batmobile" 3.0 CSL lightweight racing coupes and the success of the 3-series across various race categories, as well as the unexpected triumphs of the 5- and 6-series against competitors like Jaguar. The establishment of BMW's Motorsport division and the evolution of M-Powered cars, starting with the M1, are also covered, including the first world title for a turbocharged car in 1983. With 582 pages filled with meticulous details, including photo captions and appendices on competition cars, drivers, and specifications, this book provides an in-depth look at BMW's motorsports history, making it a must-read for any ardent fan.
Walton chronologically explores the series, with details on every 3 Series platform, including the E21, E30, E36, and E46. The engineering of each platform is described and evaluated. The book also features coverage of the M3, both as it performs on the street and on the race track. Guidance on iden
This is the illustrated biography of a much-loved character from the British motorsport scene who drove in flamboyant style and won over 600 races. Gerry Marshall was a legendary figure in British motorsport from the mid-1960s until his death in 2005. A larger-than-life character in every way, Gerry's outrageous behavior, humor, outspokenness and legendary capacity for alcohol combined to ensure that no social event with his presence will ever be forgotten, while his amazing car control, tenacity and natural showmanship provided wonderful entertainment for thousands of racegoers over a 40-year career in which he won more than 600 races. This is a lavishly illustrated tribute to be treasured by all of Gerry's fans.
Vital information on one of the most popular ranges of performance cars BMW's 3-Series is the most sought after range of saloons on the market, and the first two generations of them - the subject of this volume - are available at such low prices that the market for them has grown wider than ever. schovat popis
Von der Entwicklung und Modellevolution über die Motorsporterfolge bis hin zu Erfahrungsberichten heutiger Urquattro-Besitzer - dieses hervorragend bebilderte Buch bietet die komplette Story dieses automobilen Trendsetters und heutigen Sammlerfahrzeugs.
