Formula 1 Car by Car 1980-89 & McLaren 2 Book Set

Formula 1: Car by Car: 1980-89

This book is the third in Evro’s multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This installment examines the 1980s, when the sport moved into its spectacular turbo era, first with Renault, Ferrari and BMW-powered Brabham, then with sustained periods of success for McLaren with Porsche-made TAG engines and Williams with Honda power. After the last win for the evergreen Ford Cosworth DFV in 1983, turbos prevailed until regulation change for 1989 brought back normally aspirated engines, now of 3.5 litres. Besides Formula 1’s high achievers, this book also covers the entire supporting cast, where much curiosity lies in discovering the travails of obscure and unsuccessful cars. This wide-ranging, colorful and authoritative book will be treasured by all Formula 1 fans. ·Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams — and their various cars — in order of importance. ·Two teams dominated the decade, McLaren and Williams taking all but two of the drivers’ and constructors’ titles: McLaren’s World Champions were Niki Lauda (1984), Alain Prost (1985, 1986 and 1989) and Ayrton Senna (1988), while Williams’s were Alan Jones (1980), Keke Rosberg (1982) and Nelson Piquet (1987). ·The two other significant winning teams were Brabham, which took Nelson Piquet to two drivers’ titles (1981 and 1983), and Ferrari, which won two constructors’ titles (1982 and 1983). ·Other winning marques were Benetton, Ligier, Lotus, Renault and Tyrrell. ·

Over 600 photos — entirely in color and all from the magnificent archives of LAT Images — show every type of car raced by every team and driver, presenting a comprehensive survey of all participants. ·The sweep of the decade covers sustained technical advances, particularly in carbon-fiber construction and ever-increasing power outputs. ·Detailed text includes car specifications and technical essentials. This book, the third in a multi-volume reference series covering all Formula 1 cars, examines the 1980s, the spectacular turbo era in which the great drivers included Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. This book, the third in a multi-volume reference series covering all Formula 1 cars, examines the 1980s, the spectacular turbo era in which the great drivers included Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. The third title in a magnificent reference series for Formula 1 addicts. This Formula 1 series is similar in approach to Evro’s acclaimed decade-by-decade Le Mans history. This top-quality book packed with period photos has irresistible appeal to the Formula 1 ‘completist’. This book is the third in Evro’s multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This installment examines the 1980s, when the sport moved into its spectacular turbo era, first with Renault, Ferrari and BMW-powered Brabham, then with sustained periods of success for McLaren with Porsche-made TAG engines and Williams with Honda power. After the last win for the evergreen Ford Cosworth DFV in 1983, turbos prevailed until regulation change for 1989 brought back normally aspirated engines, now of 3.5 litres. Besides Formula 1’s high achievers, this book also covers the entire supporting cast, where much curiosity lies in discovering the travails of obscure and unsuccessful cars.

This wide-ranging, colorful and authoritative book will be treasured by all Formula 1 fans. ·Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams — and their various cars — in order of importance. ·Two teams dominated the decade, McLaren and Williams taking all but two of the drivers’ and constructors’ titles: McLaren’s World Champions were Niki Lauda (1984), Alain Prost (1985, 1986 and 1989) and Ayrton Senna (1988), while Williams’s were Alan Jones (1980), Keke Rosberg (1982) and Nelson Piquet (1987). ·The two other significant winning teams were Brabham, which took Nelson Piquet to two drivers’ titles (1981 and 1983), and Ferrari, which won two constructors’ titles (1982 and 1983). ·Other winning marques were Benetton, Ligier, Lotus, Renault and Tyrrell. ·Over 600 photos — entirely in color and all from the magnificent archives of LAT Images — show every type of car raced by every team and driver, presenting a comprehensive survey of all participants. ·The sweep of the decade covers sustained technical advances, particularly in carbon-fiber construction and ever-increasing power outputs. ·Detailed text includes car specifications and technical essentials.

This book, the third in a multi-volume reference series covering all Formula 1 cars, examines the 1980s, the spectacular turbo era in which the great drivers included Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. This book, the third in a multi-volume reference series covering all Formula 1 cars, examines the 1980s, the spectacular turbo era in which the great drivers included Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. The third title in a magnificent reference series for Formula 1 addicts. This Formula 1 series is similar in approach to Evro’s acclaimed decade-by-decade Le Mans history. This top-quality book packed with period photos has irresistible appeal to the Formula 1 ‘completist’.

Explore 60 thrilling years of McLaren Formula 1 race cars in this handsome volume, complete with detailed specs, stunning photography, a foreword by twice World Champion Mika Häkkinen,and the full competition record for every car.

McLaren has been a top Formula 1 competitor and innovator since it fielded founder and driver Bruce McLaren’s first car, the M2B, in 1966. Just two years later, Bruce scored the team’s first grand prix win. Tragically, he was killed in 1970 while testing his Can-Am car at Goodwood.

Despite the heavy loss of its founder, McLaren carried on, scoring its first of twelve championships in 1974 with Emerson Fitipaldi. McLaren’s roster of F1 Champions includes such greats as James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and modern master Lewis Hamilton.

Equally legendary are the cars themselves, including the:
 

• 1960s M7A
• 1970s M23
• 1980s MP4/2
• 1990s MP4/5
• 2000s MP4-23
• Today’s MCL 60

As the second longest-running team in F1 (surpassed only by Ferrari), McLaren holds twelve Drivers Championships and eight Constructor’s titles. 

McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car chronicles every McLaren Formula 1 car in chronological order, featuring an overview of each car’s significant features and evolution, its technical specifications, and its competition record accompanied by historic and contemporary images.

Featuring a Foreword from two-time F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car details the amazing race cars and drivers that have cemented McLaren’s reputation as one of the most dominant manufacturers in F1 history making this book a must-have for every McLaren and F1 fan.