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 includes: 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 World: Jurassic Park," plus all the quality implied by the slogan, "Made by Mercedes-Benz."

Mercedes Benz M-Class

Lamm, John

Sports & Outdoors

Motorbooks Intl

Follow the sweeping curves of the stunning new Porsche Boxster from its conception through design, testing, and development in this dynamic collection of lavish color photographs and archival images. Filled with clay models, show cars, prototypes, and production cars. Included are early design drawings and photographs of prototype models and testing. Includes see-through color diagrams.

Porsche Boxster (ColorTech)

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Motorbooks

These supercars are unobtainable objects of lust for millions of people around the world. John Lamm introduces 21 of the fastest, coolest, highest-horsepower, most expensive exotic cars from around the world, including the Porsche 959, Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR, Ferrari F50, Lamborghini Diablo VT and McLaren F1. This is an engaging overview of the technology, history, and industry surrounding supercars.

Supercars (Enthusiast Color Series)

In the past decade, Chrysler has remained way ahead of the pack when it comes to concept cars and innovative design. Fast on the heels of the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler comes the PT Cruiser, the new headturner that one Chrysler designer aptly describes as "retro-yet-contemporary." Leading automotive journalists Matt DeLorenzo and John Lamm dissect every facet of PT (Personal Transportation) Cruiser development, performance, and marketing. In addition to examining design cues which recall any number of periods in American automotive history, DeLorenzo and Lamm explain the car's thoroughly modern amenities and technology, as well as the burgeoning aftermarket that is developing for the car. Also discussed are the Pronto Cruizer concept from which it arose, and GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser customs developed by DaimlerChrysler for aftermarket auto shows.

Chrysler Pt Cruiser (Color Tech)

DeLorenzo, Matt

Witness the stylized street version of the most ferocious 4x4 ever produced with its radar-like gauges and its awesome red "fire" button. Introduced with great fanfare at the Detroit Auto Show, the first new GM-sponsored Hummer H2 arrived on-scene in 2000. From its civilian Hummer roots to its ultimate construction and delivery, the full story of the remarkable H2 is delivered in this fabulously illustrated all-color volume.

Hummer H2

These supercars are unobtainable objects of lust for millions of people around the world. John Lamm introduces 21 of the fastest, coolest, highest-horsepower, most expensive exotic cars from around the world, including the Porsche 959, Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR, Ferrari F50, Lamborghini Diablo VT and McLaren F1. This is an engaging overview of the technology, history, and industry surrounding supercars.

The new Nissan 350Z has brought back the glory days of the original Datsun 240Z by offering a high level of performance at a reasonable price. Powered by a 274-horsepower V-6 featuring continuously variable valve timing, the 350Z stacks up nicely against the Porsche Boxster or Honda S2000. This is the inside story of how the 350Z came to be is told from the board room to the test track. Respected automotive journalist John Lamm tells the tale with in-depth interviews with the major players in design, sales, and management on the project.

Nissan 350Z: Behind the Resurrection of a Legend (Launch Book)

They're incredibly fast, they're incredibly beautiful, and they turn heads and set speed records with every incarnation. Velocity: Supercar Revolution is the first complete history of the supercar and tells the story behind the most desirable cars in the world. With stunning photographs, detailed text, and a host of commentaries from Jay Leno and other collectors, famed automotive photographer John Lamm provides an in-depth historical, cultural, and technological account of these amazing machines. Organized by decade and by top speed, the book details these luxurious cars over the past 40 years as they reached speeds of 170, 180, 190, and finally 200-plus miles per hour, the informal mark of today's supercar.Velocity: Supercar Revolution charts the evolution of the battle for engine supremacy and performance among the world's leading marques, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Aston Martin, Ford GT, among others. The book profiles the designers and engineers who developed these cars, and includes interviews with the racers and celebrities who drive them, and of course, fabulous photographs of the supercars themselves. Included in the book are several hilarious and informative commentaries by Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show and one of the best-known automotive collectors and enthusiasts in the world, telling stories and opinions on these cars (many of which he owns).Velocity: Supercar Revolution conveys as never before the power of automotive aesthetics and performance pushed to their absolute limits. It is a benchmark in automotive publishing and destined to become a classic history of these incredible marques.

Velocity: Supercar Revolution

These are the cars so fast and powerful, so superior in design and performance, that they could only be called supercars. Since legendary British motor journalist L. J. K. Setright christened the first, the Lamborghini Miura, in a review, others have followed from the finest automakers in the world: Bugatti, Porsche, McLaren, Maserati, Ferrari, Koenigsegg. And these are the supercars profiled in this book, with over 200 color photographs, detailed descriptions, performance specs, and curious facts about each. From historic classic cars to the latest breakthroughs in design and technology, this exhilarating survey of the supercar should thrill any high-performance auto enthusiast.

Exotic Cars (First Gear)

Reference

Velocity Super Car Revolution

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Books by Lamm, John

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Mercedes Benz M-Class

Porsche Boxster (ColorTech)

Supercars (Enthusiast Color Series)

Chrysler Pt Cruiser (Color Tech)

Hummer H2

Supercars (Enthusiast Color Series)

Nissan 350Z: Behind the Resurrection of a Legend (Launch Book)

Velocity: Supercar Revolution

Exotic Cars (First Gear)

Velocity Super Car Revolution