John Lamm Bücher

From its origins in Germany to its production at the newly constructed factory in Alabama, this is the first comprehensive coverage of the all-new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV.Detailed coverage brand new V-6 and V-8 engine technology; innovative 4ETS (Electronic Traction-Control System); accommodations for five adults and extra-large cargo capacity; details of its starring role in Steven Spielbergs, "The Lost Jurassic Park," plus all the quality implied by the slogan, "Made by Mercedes-Benz."

365 Sports Cars You Must Drive puts you in the driver's seat of a century's worth of sports car legends (and a few rather less legendary), each presented with a fun and informative profile and fact-and-spec box. It's the ultimate gearhead's bucket list and poses the challenge: How many have you driven? Whoever coined the phrase "getting there is half the fun" must have owned a sports car. And the wag who suggested that "it's the journey not the destination"? Probably driving a Lotus or MG at the time. From towering icons like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Corvette to everyman sportsters from Triumph, MG, Sunbeam, and Miata to oddballs like Crosley, Sabra, and DB, sports cars inspire passion and strong opinions as few other vehicles on the road can. In one beautiful book, long-time Road & Truck​ magazine chief photographer John Lamm, along with other top motoring contributors, gives the reader illustrated profiles of every sports car you've ever dreamed of driving! Now, imagine if you could drive a different sports car—any sports car—every single day for a year. Which would you choose?

Incredibly fast and stunningly beautiful, supercars turn heads and set speed records with each new model. This book offers a comprehensive history of the supercar, showcasing the most desirable cars in the world. Featuring breathtaking photographs and detailed text, it presents an in-depth account of these remarkable machines, enriched by commentaries from automotive enthusiasts like Jay Leno. Organized by decade and top speed, it chronicles the evolution of luxurious cars over the past 40 years as they reached speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour, marking the informal benchmark for today’s supercars. The narrative explores the fierce competition for engine supremacy and performance among leading brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Porsche. It profiles the visionary designers and engineers behind these vehicles and includes interviews with racers and celebrities who drive them, alongside captivating images of the supercars. Jay Leno's humorous and insightful commentaries provide personal anecdotes and opinions on many of the cars he owns. This work highlights the extraordinary blend of automotive aesthetics and performance, establishing itself as a landmark in automotive literature and a classic account of these incredible marques.

Nejrychlejší auta všech dob. Staňte se svědky závodu o nadvládu na poli supersportovních vozů mezi předními světovými výrobci automobilů. Dozvíte se vše o vychytávkách automobilů, jejichž vývojové rozpočty (a nezřídka i vzhled) se přibližují vesmírným lodím. Přečtěte si o designérech a inženýrech, kteří stojí za těmito skvostnými stroji a seznamte se s názory těch, jež měli čest je řídit. A to jsme ještě nezmínili snové fotky samotných supersportů, včetně detailů jejich motorů, interiérů a designových prvků. To vše v jednom svazku.