The book you are looking for is Physics for Gearheads: An Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics, Energy, and Power, with Examples from Motorsports

Analyzing tire distortion and contact patches under high load.

The rubber physically deforming into the microscopic valleys of the asphalt. Slip Angle and Optimum Grip

Rear tires exceed their slip limit first. The rear end steps outward. Alignment Angles

Not all mass is created equal. Components that rotate—such as flywheels, driveshafts, brake rotors, and wheels—require energy both to accelerate linearly and to spin up frictionally. This resistance to rotational acceleration is known as the (

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Reducing rotational mass (unsprung and rotational weight) yields a disproportionate performance benefit. A lighter flywheel or carbon-fiber wheels allow the engine to rev faster, effectively freeing up "hidden" horsepower that would otherwise be wasted overcoming rotational inertia. 2. Tire Dynamics: The Contact Patch and Friction

The original hardcover/paperback edition (ISBN: 978‑0‑8376‑1615‑5) is widely available from online retailers like Amazon, ThriftBooks, and directly from Bentley Publishers. At around 600 pages, it’s a substantial reference that belongs on any gearhead’s shelf.

Physics for Gearheads explains the, "why" behind engine efficiency:

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When you hit the brakes, the car pitches forward. The amount of weight transferred to the front tires depends on three factors: of the vehicle. Center of Gravity (CoG) height. Wheelbase length. The formula for weight transfer (

The theoretical point about which the chassis rolls during a turn.

Understanding Vehicle Dynamics: A Gearhead's Guide to Automotive Physics

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The rear tires lose traction first, causing the rear of the car to swing out. Correcting oversteer requires counter-steering and throttle modulation to stabilize the rear axle. 4. Aerodynamics: Downforce vs. Drag

ΔW=a⋅m⋅hWBcap delta cap W equals the fraction with numerator a center dot m center dot h and denominator cap W cap B end-fraction = acceleration/deceleration rate = vehicle mass = center of gravity height WBcap W cap B = wheelbase length