Speed Read Supercar: The History, Technology and Design Behind the World’s Most Exciting Cars

A really comprehensive look at the development of supercars.

Great book for the beginner car enthusiast

Great introduction On super cars, Good read for any one that loves cars.

Like a miniature bomb in a high-style suitcase, Basem Wasef's wonderful "Speed Read Supercar" is a compact, explosive read in stark color and rich-hued writing. There are few writers more seasoned in explicating both compression ratios and racetracks where he himself has left the scent of rubber behind. And Wasef takes both enigmas and engines apart for the reader and puts them back together, much as he's done in his garage for years. If you -- or even your middle school kiddo -- are looking for a readable, accessible, yet intimately-knowledgeable introduction to the sagas, speed, and sages that have made up the history of the supercar, this is the book. When we were both more young, foolish and without progeny to care for, Basem once took me on a harrowing ride in a limited edition Corvette. I'll plead The Fifth on how fast we went. But I think my resting heart rate took an entire month to recover. So step into Basem Wasef's "Speed Read Supercar" -- pull down the gullwing door and belt yourself in; you're in for a ride.

“Speed Read Supercar: The History, Technology and Design Behind the World’s Most Exciting Cars” by Basem Wasef is a truly fascinating look at the sexiest vehicles alive, ones I will drive only in my dreams. This is the kind of book that gives my engineer husband the greatest thrills and will make a fab Christmas present for him and any man on your birthday or Christmas list! 5/5 Pub Date 11 Oct 2018 Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine. #SpeedReadSupercar #NetGalley

I bought several copies for my sons and the biggest disappointment is the fact that the images of the cars are NOT photos but caricatures. This fact greatly reduces any enjoyment one can get out of this book. I would be embarrassed to give them this book.

I learned a lot reading this book. The book opens up with an introduction to supercars. Each car gets a chapter. I enjoyed the fun facts and reading about the people behind the cars. Illustrations also accompany the text. This book will make a great gift. Enjoy this armchair drive.