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Porsche 911 Story: The Entire Development History (Hardcover)

by Paul Frere (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; 7th Revised edition edition (31 Jul 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1859608396
ISBN-13: 978-1859608395
Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.6 x 3.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 659,255 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Porsche 911 has been in continuous production since it was introduced in 1963. This is the story of the sports car, from the aluminium-bodied 356 models hand built just after the World War II, from which the 911 evolved, right through to a preview of the high-tech 2002 models. Topics covered include: the birth of the 911, early problems and progress; engine developments, the evolution of the transmission, handling, safety, and body developments; new running gear for the 964 and 993 series; the 911 in motor sport; Porsche genealogy for production and racing models, external identification points, and principal dimensions; evolution of the flat-six engine, which became water-cooled in 1998; and the new 911 model line-up including the hatchback-style Targa and the wide-bodied Carrera 4S expected for spring 2002.

About the Author

Paul Frere - engineer, writer, and former top racing driver - has driven virtually every Porsche 911 variant. He is the author of My Life Full of Cars: Behind the wheel with the world's top motoring journalist, in which this marque features strongly. He lives in Monaco.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete description of the evolution of the Porsche 911, 2 Oct 2000

By	jamesball@mail.com (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porsche 911 Story (Hardcover)

The 'Porsche 911 Story' is one of the "Bibles" of the Porsche 911. It offers a complete picture of the evolution of the 911, from its roots in the 356 through to the last of the "true", air-cooled Porsches.

It falls between a mechanic's manual and a photo-filled story of the great car. It finds the middle ground perfectly and is an essential part of any 911 enthusiast's library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate bible for 911 enthusiasts, 21 Oct 2000

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Although deeply technical in places, this is an excellent piece of work. The attention to detail is superb and Paul Frere really shows a passion for the porsche marque as well the 911 itself. My only criticisms would be the order the book is written and the poor sequencing of illustrations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable and Instructive, 30 Sep 2009

By	D. Stewart (Teddington, Mddx., UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Porsche 911 Story (Hardcover)

Clearly written by someone who really knows his stuff. A really good history of 911 development from the 60s to the modern day and includes lots of fascinating technical detail. There's also a complete section on the car's racing pedigree. Paul Frere explains why Porsche had to abandon the enthusiasts much loved air-cooled engines and embrace water cooling after the last-of-line 993 series. I bought the book as I was looking to buy a 993 or 996 series car and it helped me decide to buy the 996 C4S.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic all encompassing book
Loved reading this book- the detail on 911 development is wonderful. Highkly recommended to enthusiasts- not the casual reader.

Published 6 months ago by Mr. Timothy Minaker

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive 911 book
This is quite simply the finest book about the development of the Porsche 911. I have collected four editions over the years ending with this, the 8th edition. Read more

Published 6 months ago by P. G. Knighton

4.0 out of 5 stars For real Porschefiles
This book is the business, it goes into great detail (maybe too much if you only have a passing interest in Porsche) about the hole development of this iconic car.

Published 9 months ago by C. Moreau

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the 911
Paul Frere, the writer of this book ( died in Feb 2008) was a legend within porsche, as a racing driver, a test driver and someone whose opinion was highly respected by Porsche... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Georginetto

4.0 out of 5 stars A celibration of the technical achievement of the 911
You will be disappointed if you are looking for pages of road test reports or even some constructive criticism. Read more

Published on 8 Nov 2001

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