Group A When Rallying Created Road Car Icons

Author : Reinhard Klein,John Davenport
Publisher : McKlein Distribution
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3947156219

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Group A: When Rallying Created Road Car Icons by Reinhard Klein,John Davenport Pdf

During 1986 there were several fatal accidents to competitors and spectators involving Group B cars during events of the World Rally Championship. The governing body of motorsport, the FIA, decided that the regulations concerning which cars were eligible to enter the WRC had to be changed and they opted to go for Group A where 5,000 cars of a particular model had to be manufactured in order to qualify. The change was implemented within six months of the decision being taken and thus at the beginning of 1987 season, there were very few cars that both qualified and were also competitive. The rally stars from the previous era like Walter Röhrl, Hannu Mikkola, Juha Kakkunen and Markku Alén were still there with new stars like Carlos Sainz, Didier Auriol, Tommi Mäkinen and Colin McRae emerging. Rallying technology was forced to undergo an almost complete re-start and it took some time before more than just one or two manufacturers could produce a winner. When they did, the side-effect was astounding with thousands of four-wheel drive, turbocharged road cars coming onto the global market. The new McKlein book, Group A: When Rallying created Road Car Icons, covers the ten years from 1987 to 1996 when Group A went from featuring fairly unexciting road cars to exotic, hi-tech rally cars whose performance was not much less than their predecessors. As well as an overview of the major events, the leading cars and crews, the factory teams, the changes of regulations--both technical and sporting--as well as results of all the major events and the championships associated with them, the books are lavishly illustrated with photographs from the famous McKlein archive. In addition, there are many stories of incidents and occurrences that give the reader an insight into just what rallying was like during the period covered and how Lancia, Ford, Toyota, Subaru and Mitsubishi fought for the WRC title.

Author : John Davenport,Reinhard Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3927458562

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Group B - The Rise and Fall of Rallying S Wildest Cars by John Davenport,Reinhard Klein Pdf

Author : John Davenport,Reinhard Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3927458546

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Group 4 by John Davenport,Reinhard Klein Pdf

Author : Nick Garton
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1785212508

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Audi Quattro Rally Car Enthusiasts' Manual by Nick Garton Pdf

The original rally Quattro debuted in 1980, and was based on the road car, but with a highly tuned 300bhp engine. In 1981, Audi Quattro works driver Michele Mouton became the first woman to win a World Championship rally. The Quattro took the Manufacturers’ Championship in 1982 and 1984, and the Drivers’ Championship in 1983 and 1984 with Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist respectively. Audi implemented a continuous development programme for the Quattro, and the A1 and A2 were produced to meet the Group B regulations introduced in 1983, while the fearsome Sport Quattro S1 was introduced in 1984. The ultimate development – the S1 E2 – was introduced at the end of 1985, producing over 500bhp, and winning the 1985 San Remo rally in the hands of Walter Röhrl and the famous Pikes Peak hillclimb with Michele Mouton. The Audi Quattro Rally Car Manual looks at the design, evolution, anatomy and operation of the Quattro.

Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845849245

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Peugeot 205 T16 by Graham Robson Pdf

Four-wheel-drive was authorised in rallying from 1979, but for a time no serious car-manufacturer even tried to harness it to their cars. Soon, though, it was Audi who produced the world s first rally-winning four-wheel-drive car the Quattro. However it was Peugeot who designed, developed, campaigned and won with the first truly sophisticated four-wheel-drive Group B Car the 205 Turbo 16. It was the first truly great, purpose-designed, Group B car. Determined to win at almost any cost, Peugeot hired Jean Todt (who would later transform the fortunes of the Ferrari F1 organisation) in 1981, and set him an ambitious target. His dream car had to be running in 1983, homologated in 1984, and capable of winning World Championships by 1985. Nothing, no excuses and no lack of application, was to get in the way of that. Apart from being obliged to use the silhouette of the still-secret new 205 road car, Todt was able ask for anything. Getting approval for whatever he needed and fast-tracking the engineering of the four-wheel-drive rally was not an issue in reaching one simple objective victory. This is precisely what was achieved. This book tells the detailed story, and lists all the cars, the influences, and the personalities behind a magnificent success story. No sooner had the new turbocharged, transverse-mid-engined car started competing than it was ready to win, yet its dominant career was cut short at the end of 1986 by an abrupt change in rallying regulations. Not only is the engineering story laid out in great detail, but the interaction between company personalities, super-star drivers (including Ari Vatanen) and the highly-charged atmosphere of motorsport at this time is all analysed. Because Group B was cancelled even before the 205 T16 had reached maturity, it went on to have a successful career in desert Raid rallies, and at Pike Peak in the USA, all of which is described in this amazingly authoritative study.Packed with illustrations, technical details, facts, figures and successes of this innovative car this book is a must for any rally fan.

Author : Bryce G. Hoffman
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Automobile industry and trade
ISBN : 9780307886057

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American Icon by Bryce G. Hoffman Pdf

A riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the near collapse of the Ford Motor Company, which in 2008 was close to bankruptcy, and CEO Alan Mulally's hard-fought effort and bold plan--including his decision not to take federal bailout money--to bring Ford back from the brink.

Author : Steve Holmes
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781787117594

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Racing Mustangs by Steve Holmes Pdf

Virtually from the moment of its launch in April, 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a favorite among road racers. From the Tour de France, to production sports car racing, the SCCA Trans-Am series, regional and national A/Sedan competitions, and international and domestic sedan championships in Great Britain, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, the Mustang has enjoyed a following like few other models. This book is a photographic celebration of road racing Mustangs throughout the world. It focuses on production-based cars, rather than the heavily modified tube-frame silhouette machines that began appearing in the late 1970s. Included are images of big-budget factory-supported cars competing in the Trans-Am series, right through to low-buck independents, and cars competing throughout the world. Using only period images, including countless photos that have never before been published, this is a true photographic history, depicting the global popularity of the Ford Mustang as a road racing car.

Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Herridge & Sons
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 1906133956

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RS200 - Ford's Group B Rally Legend by Graham Robson Pdf

RS200 - Ford's Group B Rally Legend tells the story of motorsport's Group B category racing car.

Author : Jeremy Walton
Publisher : Evro Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 1910505439

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Quattro by Jeremy Walton Pdf

"This book, published on the quattro's 40th anniversary ... explores 25 years of factory-prepared and factory-supported quattros in motorsport"--Page 4 of cover

Author : Colin McMaster,David Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 3927458643

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McRae by Colin McMaster,David Evans Pdf

Author : Reinhard Klein,David Williams,John Davenport,Colin McMaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Automobile rallies
ISBN : 3829046251

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Rally Cars by Reinhard Klein,David Williams,John Davenport,Colin McMaster Pdf

Beschrijvingen en foto's van de rally's die vanaf 1960 zijn gereden. Met aandacht voor de verschillende raceauto's.

Author : John Davenport
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Automobile driving
ISBN : 3927458325

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Group B by John Davenport Pdf

Author : Ashley Hollebone
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781787118287

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The Volvo Estate by Ashley Hollebone Pdf

A dedicated publication that explains the history of the world’s most versatile station wagon, a global workhorse and comfortable family vehicle. Sweden’s answer to Germany’s people’s car arrived some 20 years earlier, and quickly paved the way for safe and dependable vehicles. This book chronicles the evolution of the Volvo estate car, with every model featured. Whether you are a Volvo lover or just have a general interest in cars, this book offers an informative and interesting look into a car that has had very little media coverage, despite its vast global sales success and the affection with which it is held by so many. This new edition has been updated with details of the latest models in 2019.

Author : Guy Martin
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473586932

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Dead Men Don't Tell Tales by Guy Martin Pdf

Guy Martin can't sit still. He has to keep pushing - both himself and whatever machine he is piloting - to the extreme. He's a doer, not a talker. That applies whether Guy's competing in a self-supported 750-mile mountain bike race across Arizona, or trying to reach 300mph in a standing mile on the 800-horsepower motorbike he built in his shed. And during his TV adventures, travelling through Japan, winning records for the world's fastest tractor, re-creating the famous Steve McQueen Great Escape jump, discovering the toil and sacrifice of the D-Day landings and trying to cut the mustard as a Battle of Britain pilot. Guy's become a dad now and he's hoping that one day his daughter will grow up to be a better welder than he is. Oh, and he's still getting up at 5am to work on trucks in for service or to be out on his tractor, working the Lincolnshire land he's always called home. This is Guy Martin's latest book, in his own words, on the last four years of his life that make the rest of us look like we're in slow motion. We're here for a good time, not a long time. To Guy, if it's worth doing, it's worth dying for.

Author : Simon Sinek
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101149034

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Start with Why by Simon Sinek Pdf

The inspiring, life-changing bestseller by the author of LEADERS EAT LAST and TOGETHER IS BETTER. In 2009, Simon Sinek started a movement to help people become more inspired at work, and in turn inspire their colleagues and customers. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, including more than 28 million who’ve watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.