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Traces the history of the first automobiles through the development of supercars and muscle cars, discussing such topics as computer design, safety features, and speed records.
| The First Automobiles: From the first steam carriages to mass-produced gasoline cars | 6 | |
| The Design Revolution: From wire frames to photo-realism--using computers to help design better cars faster | 8 | |
| Land Speed Record: The fastest driver on Earth chases the ultimate speed record | 10 | |
| Supercars and Muscle Cars: The world's fastest, most powerful, most desirable, and most expensive road cars | 14 | |
| Speed Kings: Formula 1 and Indy Car single-seat track scorchers | 18 | |
| Sports Stars: "Tin top" racing with saloon cars, stock cars, 24-hour endurance racers, and rally cars | 22 | |
| Sheer Luxury: The most comfortable, elegant, and luxurious cars in the world | 24 | |
| Car Safety: Fasten your seat belts--building safety into cars | 26 | |
| Glossary: Car Facts | 30 | |
| Chronology | 31 | |
| Index | 32 |
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Posted April 13, 2009
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Overview
The Thrust SSC blasted across the Black Rock Desert in Nevada in October 1997, powered by two jet engines. This amazing vehicle reached 763 mph, smashing the land speed record and becoming the first car ever to go supersonic. How are cars designed? What makes racing cars so special? Who invented air bags? Discover everything you need to know about cars, from the first steam engines to the power and luxury of modern supercars.Traces the history of the first automobiles through the development of supercars and muscle cars, discussing such topics as computer design, safety features, and speed records.