Fiat Barchetta

Author: R.M Clarke
Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited
ISBN: 9781855209244
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Fiat Barchetta was built between 1995 and 2005 and was based on the Fiat Punto platform. It came with a 1,747cc DOHC four Cylinder engine and its performance and handling was soon being favorably compared to the iconic Mazda MX-5. The car was relaunched in 2004, but it became apparent that the roadster was no longer viable and production ceased in 2005. 39 international articles cover the Novitec and the 'Limited Edition'.

Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide

Author: Gordon Lund
Publisher: Brooklands Books
ISBN: 1855209462
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.

BMW E30 - 3 Series Restoration Guide

Author: Andrew Everett
Publisher: M-Y Books Limited
ISBN: 185520942X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E30 enthusiast Andrew Everett. Covers E30 models: 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 & Alpina in saloon, convertible & touring forms. Professional advice also is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.

Fiat 500 Owner's Workshop Manual

Author: John Harold Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9780900550904
Category : Fiat 500 automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
Saloon & Estate. Petrol: 0.5 litre (479cc & 499cc) & 0.6 litre (594cc).

MGF and TF

Author: David Knowles
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
ISBN: 9781847972026
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the wake of the demise of the MG Midget and MGB, there seemed little prospect for the MG badge beyond being used as a kind of 'GTi' badge for various Austins and Rovers. However, thanks to the determination of a few people - and an enduring affection in public hearts - the tale has had a happier ending. This is the story of that journey - from desolation to rebirth, just like the phoenix from which the project that created the MGF took its name. This book includes deeply researched text, detailed specifications and other data, and over 300 illustrations, mostly in full color.

Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering

Author: Karl-Heinrich Grote
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540491317
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1588

Book Description
This resource covers all areas of interest for the practicing engineer as well as for the student at various levels and educational institutions. It features the work of authors from all over the world who have contributed their expertise and support the globally working engineer in finding a solution for today‘s mechanical engineering problems. Each subject is discussed in detail and supported by numerous figures and tables.

National Automotive Sampling System, Crashworthiness Data System

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description

BMW Z4

Author: David Lightfoot
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 0975498401
Category : BMW automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
BMW Z4: Design, Development and Production is the story of the creation of the Z4 from the first concept in the summer of 1998 until the delivery of customer cars in October 2002. David Lightfoot had exclusive access to the designers, engineers, and production personnel involved in the Z4, and provides an exciting behind-the-scenes look into the process. Never before has the story been told of how BMW brings together creative people and world renowned technical resources to deliver dream machines to its devoted clientele. David Lightfoot is a BMW enthusiast of the first order. He writes for Roundel, the publication of the BMW Car Club of America, on topics ranging from BMW history to future products and development. A particular interest is high performance driving; he has been an instructor with his local BMW Club for more than 20 years. The irony of his driving style and his last name have been brought to his attention many times. He is a lifelong resident of Seattle, Washington. This is his first book.

The Classic Car Book

Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241428807
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this book takes you on a scenic drive through the history of classic cars, exploring their status as objects of luxury and desire. The Classic Car Book showcases the most important and iconic classic cars from every decade since the 1940s, with a foreword by award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars and motoring, Giles Chapman. Fully illustrated and packed with stunning photography, The Classic Car Book uses specially commissioned photographic tours to put you in the driver's seat of the world's most famous and celebrated cars, including stylish roadsters and luxury limousines from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rover, Jaguar, and Bentley. The Classic Car Book is ideal for any car collectors and enthusiasts.

The Second Automobile Revolution

Author: M. Freyssenet
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 023023691X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 484

Book Description
The rapid takeoff of the continent-sized national economies and the increasing expense of extraction have led to strong tensions in petrol prices and a race towards alternative driving systems. This book analyses the emergence of a second automobile revolution through the trajectories of automobile firms since the nineties.