Suspension design and development is a vital ingredient in the recipe for winning performance. This expanded fourth edition of an easy-to- understand yet in-depth analysis by an acknowledged expert demystifies the complex subject.

Allan Staniforth (author of the well- known Race and Rally Car Source Book) explains the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering in clear and precise terms. He explores how and why suspension systems work and shows how to extract maximum performance. This book, first published in 1988, has been continually updated and has maintained its position as essential reading for drivers and mechanics, whilst providing a fascinating insight for all competition car enthusiasts.

• The reasons why
• The springing medium
• Location
• Ackermann steering angle
• The winning package
• Active, reactive
• The pros — a dying breed?
• The amateur at work
• Weight transfer
• Dampers and monoshocks
• The string computer
• Setting up
• Data logging
• Rod ends and spherical bearings
• Supporting maths

Autocar
"...destined to stand as one of the treasures of my bookshelves... ...Know what's best about it? You can understand it."

Motoring Week
"great layman's guide to car suspension"