A Life in Car Design - Jaguar, Lotus, TVR
This book offers a unique perspective on automotive design and project development, covering nearly 50 years of industry experience with companies such as Jaguar, Lotus, TVR, and General Motors.
The author shares insights into the evolution of car design, from the shift to metric measurements to the increasing role of computers in improving precision and quality. The book explores the challenges of meeting project goals, the obstacles that can arise, and untold stories from within the industry. Illustrated with historical engineering drawings and photographs, it provides valuable information for automotive enthusiasts and aims to inspire future designers.
Key topics include:
- A firsthand look at car design from within the industry
- The author's work with industry leaders like Sir William Lyons (Jaguar), Colin Chapman (Lotus), and Martin Lilley (TVR)
- Observing design processes at ItalDesign, Turin, under Giorgetto Giugiaro
- Collaborating with Chinese companies to develop cultural understanding in automotive design
- Creating new designs under strict time and budget constraints
- Developing project processes for low-volume cars at GM USA
- Working with Toyota Japan and learning from their industry approach
- Extensive experience in car safety and airbag development
Product details
| Author: | Oliver Winterbottom |
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| Details: | 160 pages, 26 x 22 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.7 x 0.75 in, hardback |
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| Illustrations: | 200 b&w and colour photos |
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| Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017) |
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| ISBN: | 9781787110359 |
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