Porsche: The Legend: 1948 to Today

by Giancarlo Reggiani

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"If I build a car that gives me satisfaction, then there must be others with the same sort of dreams who would be prepared to buy such a car."
- Ferry Porsche

Porsche: The Legend is filled from start to finish with striking full -- and double-page color photographs of Porsche models-from the first 356 Roadster to the latest Cayenne S UV.

The book is organized chronologically by model and includes the famous 911, 964, 993, 996 and 997.

All the most significant variations are here, among them the Carrera, Cabriolet, Targa, Passo, RS, Turbo, Roadster, Boxster, Speedster, Extreme Sport, GT3 and GT3 RS, 2.5 and the more recent Cayman. Rare and collectible models such as the 550 Spyder, the Carrera GT and the 959 are also featured.

Introductory sections tell the history and development of each model line. There are complete performance and technical specifications. Readers will learn how various car models evolved from past successes.

No other automobiles have inspired as much emotion, respect and imitation as Porsches. Aficionados, owners, collectors and racing fans will revel in this book's complete data and exhilarating visuals.

Among the many featured cars:

356(No.1)1100911 Carrera3.2 Cabriolet964 Speedster996 Targa993 Carrera RS 3.8997 GT3 RS930S Turbo Targa996 GT2 2004914/6924 Turbo944 Cabriolet968928 GTSBoxster S3.2 2003Cayenne TurboCayman S

Highlights:

All major models and their variationsPerformance and technical specificationsSeldom-seen one-offs and other raritiesThe story of each model's developmentMore than 650 dazzling full-color photosRear, side, front and under-the-hood perspectivesDetailing and furnishings up close"In the driver's seat" views of consolesExhilarating on-the-road pictures.
  • ISBN10 155407309X
  • ISBN13 9781554073092
  • Publish Date 29 November 2007
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 24 January 2015
  • Publish Country CA
  • Imprint Firefly Books Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 448
  • Language English