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Driving Ambition: The Official Inside Story of the McLaren F1 (Hardcover)

~ Doug Nye (Author), Ron Dennis (Author), Gordon Murray (Author)
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This history of the McLaren F1 explains how the McLaren Cars' team pursued their quest for perfection to create the fastest road car in the world - setting the record at 240.1mph in 1998. The book has been created with the full support and involvement of McLaren Cars.

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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Publishing; illustrated edition edition (June 15, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1852278412
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852278410
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 11.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,085,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for McLaren F1 Fans and Car Enthusiasts Alike, November 23, 1999
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Written with F1 designer Gordon Murray and McLaren Cars head Ron Dennis, Doug Nye's Driving Ambition is to car books what the F1 is to production road cars. In its 12in x12in, 272-page embossed hardcover format, Nye begins with the background of McLaren Cars and its legendary founder Bruce McLaren, and takes the reader through the ideas and concepts leading to the dream, commitment, talent and development of the F1. Probably never-before-published photos of F1 designer Gordon Murray's hand-written notes, sketches and F1 patents accompany exquisitely detailed full- and two-page color photos of the F1, including snapshots of the F1 during every phase of its development and subsystem prototypes. Nye writes lucid details and quotes, tying chronological events to the day. The F1's brief but glorious racing history is charted with the results of each McLaren in every race. One may be left in awe after reading Nye's transcript of the incredible 240-mph+ high speed runs at VW's test track in Germany, firmly establishing the McLaren F1 as the official fastest production road car in the world (now published in the Guinness Book of World Records). If the performance capabilities, colorful racing success and visual perfection weren't enough for the general car enthusiast to appreciate, reading Driving Ambition will reveal why so many regard the million-dollar price tag justifiable for what may be the best road car built--ever. The execution of this dedicated book, in content and substance, is worth every penny, and does honor to the car, designer and team that brought this dream car to reality. With the collaboration of Gordon Murray, Ron Dennis and McLaren Cars, this beautifully printed book is the definitive reference work on the McLaren F1, and by which all other F1 books will be judged. If you're a collector, get your copy now!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An engineer's delight!, December 11, 1999
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"Driving Ambition: The Official Inside Story of the McLaren F1" is an absolutely delightful book, especially from an engineer's perspective. It thoroughly and entertainingly tells the story of how an engineer and his team can achieve their creative dreams if allowed maximum latitude.

The overall quality of the text, diagrams and photographs is excellent. And it won't disappoint motorsport fans, either! This book would be well worth twice the asking price.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gorgeous Coffee Table Book, December 2, 1999
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I received this book today and all I can say is WOW! You won't be disappointed if you order this. This book is intended as a Christmas gift for someone I know and I can hardly wait for him to open the box. Also, Amazon says 4-6 weeks delivery as this is a special order book, but mine arrived just 1 week after ordering it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely essential.
The depth and breadth of this book are astonishing. I just started reading it seriously a few days ago, and rather like the car, it goes quickly. Read more
Published on January 6, 2007 by RedPower

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete background of the McLaren F1 from the very first concept.
An excellent detailed review of how the McLaren F1 came about. From the basic concept test platforms to the engine design by BMW to the final long tailed race version. Read more
Published on October 5, 2005 by Stephen M. Tenney

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 years on my living
More than a decade have past since the McLaren F1 was on the street. No one has ever surpassed it. Not even themselves, with the new Mercedes SLR Mc Laren. Read more
Published on January 4, 2005 by M. De Moya

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best automotive books ever
This book is a 'must have' for anyone interested in the McLaren road car. It is one the best books to cover a single model that I have ever read. Read more
Published on August 22, 2004 by Automotive Collector

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know about Mclaren F1.
The comprehensibe book on the Mclaren F1 supercar in great detail.From the ideas,designs,testing right through to the racing models this book covers everything you wanted to know... Read more
Published on August 14, 2004 by Chris Sellick

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but room for improvement
This book is very impressive in that it uses high quality materials, and is expertly put together. I was disappointed in the writing of the book. Read more
Published on March 16, 2001 by James Marsh

5.0 out of 5 stars Driving Ambition: The official Inside Story of the McLaren F
Climb inside the car. This book will give anyone interested the real, real story. The photo's and text roll along at a pace that makes you feel like you are helping build the car... Read more
Published on February 3, 2001 by David Clark Wendt

4.0 out of 5 stars McLaren F1
Well, what can I say??? This book is great, it was written by Gordon Murray (The Designer of the McLaren F1) and Ron Dennis (McLaren`s boss). Read more
Published on December 17, 2000 by luis_sanson

5.0 out of 5 stars The Review of a true Sports Car Fan
This is a book that is made in dedication to a car that is truly special. It shows the same kind of dedication that went into the engineering and building of this truly... Read more
Published on September 21, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Driving Ambition the official inside story of the McLaren F1
This a book that is a type of book that talks about the car that goes fast. buy it if you feel like it is the best book in the world. It is also the worst book in the world.
Published on September 6, 2000

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