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Porche Turbo [Hardcover]

Peter Vann (Author)

3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) |

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Publication Date: July 2000

Since its introduction in 1974, the Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera has remained one of the ultimate dream cars. This colour photohistory examines all of Porsches turbocharged road vehicles, along with the race cars from which they developed, including the 917, the famous Martini-liveried 912, the 956 and subsequent 962 that combined for six victories at Le Mans.

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks International (July 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760309655
ISBN-13: 978-0760309650
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,206,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for Turbo lovers!, August 31, 2000

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This review is from: Porche Turbo (Hardcover)

This book is a design history of the current 996 Twin-Turbo. It traces the evolution of the design from the 934 & 935 race cars, through the 930, 959, 964, and 993 turbos. The majority of the book deals with the design of the entire 996 Turbo and includes some of the original drawings of the car. Interviews with several of the designers of various systems of the 996 Turbo are included. Stunning photography complements the thorough text. An absolute must for anyone who has or loves the Porsche Turbos. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, January 17, 2002

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This is a must have book if you own a Porsche or dream of owning one. The quality of the photos are excellent and the text is adequate (not too much noise). The book traces the history of the first turbo to the current 996 version. There are some very interesting biograhies of some of the engineers who were/are directly responsible for the development of the machine. A very good book to read over and over again because there are just enough words there to be informative and not too much to put you to sleep.

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The book arrived on time and was in a new condition as promised. Good job!

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I ordered the book. Without warning the order was canceled several days later. So this is really not a review of that book. I never got it. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars Full History Not So Full
I read this book looking to get a little insight into the Porsche Turbo that I own. My car is referred to as a Porsche 944 Turbo and as a Porsche 951. Read more

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