The motor vehicle

By T. K. Garrett

Subjects: Automobile engineering, Automobiles, Design and construction, Motor vehicles

Description: In over 200 pages, it offers comprehensive coverage of the design and some related aspects of the production of cars and trucks, and is intended for design engineers in the motor industry and students. Beginning with the fundamental principles, it progresses to the application of advanced technology, covering in great detail mechanisms such as, in engines, variable valve timing and fuel injection and, in the section on chassis, automatic transmission and anti-lock braking. Some short historical notes are also included as introductions to many of these aspects of design.