Designed to appeal to young car enthusiasts, this book looks at the latest technology and advances that have enabled people to drive at incredible speeds of over 100km/h.

The process of design from the drawing board, through computer simulations to the finished product is followed.The book opens with ways in which cars are dissimilar - their shape, size, engine design and special features.

Historical facts scattered throughout the book provide background information to stylish supercars, racing rally cars, dangerous dragsters, futuristic cars and vehicles designed to travel faster than the speed of sound.