Description
“Ducati’s Secrets” is a unique photographic exploration of Ducati’s hidden history, captured through the lens of Enrico Schiavi. This extraordinary volume takes readers where no outsider has ever been allowed—into the most restricted areas of the legendary Bologna factory and its secret archives.
With unprecedented access, Schiavi has documented hundreds of prototype engines that never reached production, each one representing a fascinating “what if” in Ducati’s storied history. But the treasures don’t stop there. The book features extensive coverage of the powerplants that competed in the World Superbike Championship, as well as the brutal engines built for the grueling Paris-Dakar rally—showcasing Ducati’s remarkable engineering versatility.
Among the book’s most remarkable revelations are Ducati’s lesser-known ventures: two-stroke engines that explored a different path, diesel powerplants developed for industrial applications, and marine engines that brought Ducati engineering to the water. Perhaps most intriguing is the documentation of an engine designed for the Fiat 500, a collaboration that few knew existed.
The crown jewel of this collection is the extensive photographic coverage of the exclusive Formula 1 engine developed by the legendary duo of Giorgio Monetti and Fabio Taglioni—a masterpiece of engineering that represents the pinnacle of Ducati’s ambitions in motorsport.
For all Ducati enthusiasts and engine aficionados, this book offers a truly unique and unrepeatable opportunity to discover incredible stories that have remained hidden for decades. Spanning 152 pages of stunning imagery printed on quality coated paper with hardcover binding, this limited numbered edition is destined to become a prized collector’s item.
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About the photographer:
Enrico Schiavi is an accomplished automotive photographer whose work has earned him exclusive access to some of Italy’s most prestigious motorcycle and automotive manufacturers. His eye for detail and his ability to capture the soul of mechanical engineering make this book a visual masterpiece.
