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Porsche 911: 50 Years by Randy Leffingwell (2013, Hardcover)
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Discover the history and evolution of the iconic Porsche 911 with this stunning hardcover book by Randy Leffingwell. Celebrating 50 years of the legendary sports car, this book delves into the past, present, and future of the Porsche 911. Filled with beautiful imagery and insightful commentary, this book is a must-have for any automotive enthusiast. With a focus on the transportation genre, this book covers topics such as automotive history, general automotive knowledge, and classic automotive photography. The book measures 12.4 inches in length, 10.1 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in height, with 256 pages of content. This would make a great addition to any car lover's bookshelf.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760344019
ISBN-139780760344019
eBay Product ID (ePID)159911510
Product Key Features
Book TitlePorsche 911: 50 Years
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / General, Automotive / Pictorial, Automotive / Antique & Classic
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorRandy Leffingwell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight66.4 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Porsche 911: 50 Years is above all a celebration of a peculiarly individual car which in a rational world would never have existed and yet survived and prospered through a half century, evolving and adapting but never losing its highly distinct character. No other brand has ever managed this and Leffingwell's achievement is the focus he brings to this compelling story. Some of the face-to-face discussions the author was able to hold with current Porsche movers and shakers would have been impossible only a few years ago and this greater openness has extended to the company's image collection: the book is illustrated by a superb selection of previously unseen Archive photography. Leffingwell has created a splendid monument to the Porsche 911, which more than just the definitive sports car, has defied conformist pressures to become a symbol of endeavour and excellence." - Total911.com, "Originally published in 2013, Randy Leffingwell's celebration of one of the world's premiere sports cars, is still a top seller more than 3-years later." - FLATSIXES.com
Table Of ContentACKNOWLEDGMENTS PROLOGUE CHAPTER 1 Collision Course Between Next and New CHAPTER 2 Evolution Version 1.0 CHAPTER 3Evolution Version 2.0 From Air to Water CHAPTER 4 Racing the 911 EPILOGUE INDEX
SynopsisBest-selling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, focusing on the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder. Porsche 911: 50 Years tells the whole story-- design and development , racing and competition , engineering and technology , style and culture . All the iconic 911 models are included: The original 901 prototype that set the standard The legendary RS models that made the little Porsche a dominant force on the world's racetracks The infamous Turbo , the car that kept the performance flame alight during the dark, dismal decade of the 1970s The fabled 959 , the model that redefined the term "sports car" The 993 , last of the original air-cooled models The 996, 997, and 991 , the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into a new millennium Beyond telling the story of the cars , Porsche 911: 50 years also spotlights the people behind them : Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. Leffingwell also tells the story of the 911 community--the clubs and culture that surround the car. Together, all of these facets make Porsche 911: 50 Years the most essential book in any Porsche owner or fan's library., In Porsche 911: 50 Years , bestselling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, focusing on the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder. Randy tells the whole story--design and development, racing and competition, engineering and technology, style and culture. All the iconic 911 models are included: the original 901 prototype that set the standard; the legendary RS models that made the little Porsche a dominant force on the world's racetracks; the infamous Turbo, the car that kept the performance flame alight during the dark, dismal decade of the 1970s; the fabled 959, the model that redefined the term sports car; the 993, last of the original air-cooled models; and the 996, 997, and 991, the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into a new millennium. Beyond telling the story of the cars, Porsche 911: 50 years also spotlights the people behind them: Ferdinand Butzi Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand Ferry Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. Leffingwell also tells the story of the 911 community--the clubs and culture that surround the car. Together, all of these facets make Porsche 911: 50 Years the most essential book in any Porsche owner or fan's library., In Porsche 911: 50 Years , bestselling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, focusing on the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder. Randy tells the whole story--design and development, racing and competition, engineering and technology, style and culture. All the iconic 911 models are included: the original 901 prototype that set the standard; the legendary RS models that made the little Porsche a dominant force on the world's racetracks; the infamous Turbo, the car that kept the performance flame alight during the dark, dismal decade of the 1970s; the fabled 959, the model that redefined the term "sports car"; the 993, last of the original air-cooled models; and the 996, 997, and 991, the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into a new millennium. Beyond telling the story of the cars, Porsche 911: 50 years also spotlights the people behind them: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. Leffingwell also tells the story of the 911 community--the clubs and culture that surround the car. Together, all of these facets make Porsche 911: 50 Years the most essential book in any Porsche owner or fan's library., In Porsche 911: 50 Years , best-selling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, covering every iconic 911 model.
LC Classification NumberTL215.P75L429 2013
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- 28 Jan, 2017
Spans the Spectrum of 911's
Enjoyed reading this. Porsche fanatic through and through. Highly recommended. Comes in plastic shrink wrap to protect jacket prior to arrival. Kudos to author!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Mar, 2018
Nice additon to your library.
A "must have," for Porsche enthusiasts, in my estimation.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
