Michael Costin, David Phipps: Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design

The aim of Michael Costin and David Phipps' Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design is to provide information on the more advanced type of chassis and suspension in a form which will be understood by the large majority of motoring enthusiasts. Technical terms and formulae have been kept to a minimum, but those which are considered essential for the more serious student of design are contained in appendices at the end of the text.

The book is published with the hope of doing something to promote better understanding of the finer points of design and help would be chassis builders to avoid some of the more obvious pitfalls which await them. It cannot be too strongly emphasized that the basic requirements for success in this sphere, as in many others, are awareness of all the difficulties involved and ability to integrate innumerable conflicting elements into a balanced design.

Publisher: Bentley Pub.

Contents:

1. Preface
2. Acknowledgement
3. List of Illustrations
4. Chapter:
1. The Purpose of the Chassis:
   Chassis History – Suspension History
   
2. The Main Types of Chassis
   Twin Tube or Ladder Frame Chassis – Multi-tubular Chassis – Space Frames – Unitary Construction
   
3. Materials
   Welding – Brazing
   
4. The Principles of a True Space Frame
   
5. Analysis – Space Frames and Unitary Construction Chassis
   The Lotus Mark 8 – The Space Frame Lister Jaguar – Mercedes Benz 300SL – Lola Sports – 1960 Formula One Lotus – 1961 Formula Junior Lotus – Lotus Nineteen – 1960 Formula Junior Lola – 1959 Formula Junior Elva – The C-type Jaguar – The D-type Jaguar – The Lotus Elite – The Lotus 25
   
6. Analysis – Multi-Tubular and Other Chassis
   The Formula One Cooper – Cooper Monaco – The rear-engined Formula One Ferrari – The 1958 Lister-Jaguar – The Maserati Type 60/61
   
7. Suspension Principles
   What is Roadholding? – Weight – Weight Distribution – Centre of Gravity – Weight Transfer – Sprung and Unsprung Weight – Roll Centres – Suspension Frequency – Tyres – Wheel Stiffness – Rim Width – Anti-Roll bars – Springs – Wheelbase and Track – Handling – Adjustable Suspension – Braking
   
8.  Suspension Practice and Types
   Trailing Link – Wishbones – Strut-Type Suspension – Swing Axle – Sliding Pillar – Live Axle – De Dion – Tyre Pressures
   
9. Designing a Motor Car
   Front Suspension – Rear Suspension – Mounting rackets – General – Methods of Mounting Suspension – Engine Mountings – Steering Gear Mountings – Body Mountings – Exhaust Pipe Mountings – Engines and Transmissions – Brakes – Radiators – Oil Coolers – Electrical Wiring – Seats – Controls – Luggage
5. Appendices
1. Chassis Stress Calculations
2. Materials
3. Suspension Calculations
6. Glossary
7. Index

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