Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Published: 2004-05-02
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 1903706327
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It's hard to believe, but the Porsche 911 was launched over 40 years ago in 1963 as the 901. Since then, many would-be pretenders to its throne have come and gone, yet the 911 has remained the epitome of the essential sportscar and one of the most desirable cars of all time. So, what are the secrets of the 911's everlasting youth? The answers are simple: superb original design, excellent build quality and continuous development which has kept the 911 right on the leading edge of sportscar design. The 911's longevity, ever-changing specification, race and rally record and major presence in so many of the world's markets, makes the 911 story much too big to tell in a single volume. This is the second of five books, each complete in itself and covering a defined period, which chronicle the 911's story in definitive detail and which are the 'must have' reference for all 911 enthusiasts. This volume takes up the 911 story with the launch of the 2.4 litre cars and goes on to cover 2.7 litre models and the first of the legendary Turbos. RS/RSR models are included, as is the 912E. The author and publisher are grateful for Porsche's unstinting support for this project. Virtually all of the images portrayed in this book have been sourced from the official Porsche archive, thus ensuring complete originality for historical reference. Book jacket.