Historical background; flying on the ground; enter Porsche; from wings to ground effect; the Southgate revolution; target 250mph; the famous five - development of the "stock block'" Chevrolet V8, Porsche flat 6, Jaguar V12, Mercedes V8 and Nissan V6 engines; the right weave (structural technology); transmission and brake developments; suspension systems; case study - the Nissan story.