Porsche Model by Model

by Lance Cole

Overview

Taking a fresh approach, this book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars. From icons like the 356 and 911, through to the transaxle Porsches and recent models of Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Macan, Tycan and more, Porsche Model by Model offers a detailed yet engaging commentary upon the marque. With over 275 archive and specially commissioned photographs, this book presents the full marque history from Ferdinand Porsche's defining Bohemian effect to the brand and design language today. It covers the 356 to the Taycan in concise yet detailed discussions; explores historical and technical details including specification tables and includes driving descriptions and owners' views.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785007361
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	10/01/2020
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	50 MB
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About the Author

Following early training in illustration and car design/styling, Lance Cole began to write about cars and aircraft. After becoming the 1983 Jaguar Cars/Guild of Motoring Writers Lyons Scholar, he has enjoyed a long career in the media, writing for all the major newspapers and specialist magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Classic Cars and the South China Morning Post. The author of over 100 articles and fifteen books, including five for Crowood, he now provides media, content and strategic PR advice, to major organizations including car manufacturers.

Table of Contents

Dedication and Acknowledgements 6

Porsche - Timeline 7

Introduction: Old Wien and New Borders 9

Chapter 1 Porsche Precursor 23

Chapter 2 356: Defining Moment 37

Chapter 3 901-911: Classic Icon 65

Chapter 4 996-997-991-992: Afterwards and Before 121

Chapter 5 914 Vierzehner - The Misunderstood Porsche? 151

Chapter 6 924-944-968-928: Transaxle Klasse 161

Chapter 7 Boxster & Cayman: Accessible Porsche 189

Chapter 8 Carrera GT to 918 201

Chapter 9 Cayenne & Macan to Panamera: A Different Road 209

Chapter 10 Taycan 219

References 233

Bibliography 235

Appendix: Porsche racing special cars of the classic era 236

Index 237