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Lotus 18: Colin Chapman's U-turn
M. J. P. Whitelock
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Description for Lotus 18: Colin Chapman's U-turn
Hardcover. In 1960, Colin Chapman sought to identify the most straightforward and uncomplicated way of building a Formula 1 car. The result was his first rear-engined design, the trendsetting Lotus 18. This book charts the 18's competition history, from its inception, up to 1966 - via sensational victories over Ferrari at Monaco and the Nurburgring. Num Pages: 192 pages, 148. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; WGCB; WSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 262 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1196.
Colin Chapman's previous attempts at producing a Formula 1 car had been a complete disappointment. Despite being technically advanced, extreme lightness led to numerous structural failures.In 1960, Chapman decided to start with a clean sheet of paper, assessing the basic requirements for a contemporary Formula 1 car, and identifying how to achieve them in the most straightforward, uncomplicated way. The result was one of Chapman's greatest creations - the Lotus 18 - a trendsetting, rear-engined car that was to set new performance standards from the outset.Driven by some of the top drivers of the era - including Innes Ireland, ... Read more
Colin Chapman's previous attempts at producing a Formula 1 car had been a complete disappointment. Despite being technically advanced, extreme lightness led to numerous structural failures.In 1960, Chapman decided to start with a clean sheet of paper, assessing the basic requirements for a contemporary Formula 1 car, and identifying how to achieve them in the most straightforward, uncomplicated way. The result was one of Chapman's greatest creations - the Lotus 18 - a trendsetting, rear-engined car that was to set new performance standards from the outset.Driven by some of the top drivers of the era - including Innes Ireland, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Veloce Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1196g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Dorset, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845845209
SKU
V9781845845209
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About M. J. P. Whitelock
Mark Whitelock's enthusiasm for motor sport started in 1957, when his father took him to Goodwood. On Easter Monday 1960, he was at Goodwood again, cheering Innes Ireland and the Lotus 18 to victory over Stirling Moss, giving him a special affinity with both that car, and that driver.By the early '90s, disillusioned with contemporary Grand Prix racing, Mark turned ... Read more
Reviews for Lotus 18: Colin Chapman's U-turn
the book is a well crafted history of a significant car in the development of Grand Prix racing ... It's a good book www.silhouet.com In short, a must-have for fans of classic Formula 1 sport! ... a precious book. Klassiek & Techniek both an invaluable resource for the Grand Prix fanatic and an excellent glimpse into what many call the ... Read more