The Road to Victory How Ford Won "Les Vingt-Quatre Heures Du Mans"

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How did Ford conquer the world’s most grueling endurance race? The answer lies not in the myth, but in the precision of engineering, regulatory mastery, and corporate strategy.
Beyond the trackside drama, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s was won on drafting tables, in engine development bays, and inside executive boardrooms. This professional and scholarly technical journal deconstructs the automotive legacy that redefined motorsport forever.
Inside this definitive historical monograph, you will explore:
  • Engineering & Powertrain Analysis: A deep dive into the technical evolution of Ford’s V8 engines, chassis mechanics, and aerodynamic breakthroughs.
  • Regulations & Race Strategy: How the FIA rulebook and Le Mans technical constraints shaped vehicle design, weight distribution, and track tactics.
  • Corporate & Human Dynamics: The clash of industrial philosophies between Detroit and Maranello, examining the key figures, participants, and organizations involved.
  • Vintage Journal Style: Illustrated with authentic archival photographs that function as technical evidence of the development process.
An indispensable reference for automotive engineers, motorsport historians, classic car restorers, and premium collectors seeking the hard data behind the legend.

 

Details

Publisher - Graciela Cossío

Language - English

Case Bound - PPC

Contributors

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Graham Scott

Graciela Cossío


Published Date - 2026-05-19

ISBN - 9798995957157

Dimensions - 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.8 cm

Page Count - 62

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