Paul Frere, the highly respected author, sadly died in February 2008 aged 91, so another Porsche expert of similar standing is needed to take over his mantle and carry out the next update on the book. Tony Dron is the ideal candidate and, very pleasingly, he regards the job as an honor and is happy to take it on. Le Mans in 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche's participation in the Le Mans 24 Hours. This anniversary is an ideal opportunity to provide a detailed study, packed with photos, narrative and data, of Porsche's part in the world's greatest motor race.
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Victory Lane, January 2007
“This book is chockfull of drawings, photos, stories, charts, specs, all told by one who is one of the top sports car racers … If you could only have one 911 book, this is it!”
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Paul Frere, the highly respected author, sadly died in February 2008 aged 91, so another Porsche expert of similar standing is needed to take over his mantle and carry out the next update on the book. Tony Dron is the ideal candidate and, very pleasingly, he regards the job as an honor and is happy to take it on. Le Mans in 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche's participation in the Le Mans 24 Hours. This anniversary is an ideal opportunity to provide a detailed study, packed with photos, narrative and data, of Porsche's part in the world's greatest motor race.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best history book available on the 911,
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This review is from: Porsche 911 Story (Hardcover)
The author really knows these cars. He's owned them, driven them, and even raced them for the factory.There's a huge amount of technical information, but its presented in a informative and well-written way. The chapter on engine development is worth the price of the book alone; every design change is described and explained. Perhaps the only critisism is that Paul Frere likes the 911 too much. The disasterious self-leveling suspension episode isn't really mentioned, nor are the many problems that have occured with the 2.7 litre cars in the hotter climates of the USA. Overall this is a great book; if you have any technical interest at all 911s, this is the book to get.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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911 history from the Guru,
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This review is from: Porsche 911 Story (Hardcover)
No living automotive author can match the elegance and technical depth of Paul Frere's writing. Accordingly, only Frere could produce such a book as this, dense with minute technical detail, yet balanced with a broad view of how Porsche designed, raced, and evolved the 911. The look on Frere's face as he sits in his own Carrera (in the color photograph section of the book) says it all: the 911 is a singular automobile, and this is the author to tell its story.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ultimate review on the evolution of the 911,
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This review is from: Porsche 911 Story (Hardcover)
This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in a technical overview on the evolution of the Porsche 911. Chapters include topics such as engine, transmission, and body evolution. Well illustrated and written by a true expert in the field. Excellent appendixes with comparison tables of every aspect of the car you can think of. A must read if you are considering purchasing a 911.
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As is now well known, the first batch of Porsche 356 models was hand built in a small workshop in Gmund, a beautiful little resort in the Austrian province of Karnten where Prof. Ferdinand Porsche and his son 'Ferry' (now Professor F. Porsche) temporarily transferred their activities before returning to Stuttgart. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
large rear aerofoil, cent locking factor, rear emergency seats, cooling serpentine, fixed rear spoiler, turbocharging installation, plunger pump fuel injection, twin mass flywheel, sintered metal linings, valve opening duration, converter diameter, times crankshaft speed, retractable spoiler, forged aluminium wheel, front callipers, series tyres, cast aluminium wheels, dash structure, synchronising system, wider rear wings, magnesium crankcase, maximum boost pressure, rear suspension arms, camber variations, overhung weight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Variocam Plus, World Championship of Makes, Watkins Glen, Paul Ricard, Ferry Porsche, Frankfurt Motor Show, Monte Carlo Rally, Porsche Cup, Dimensions Length, Norbert Singer, Sport Carrera, Brakes Disc, F-series Carrera, Helmuth Bott, Managing Director, Marathon de la Route, Targa Florio, Bosch Motronic, Brands Hatch, Gearbox Type, Roland Kussmaul, Steel Max, United States, East African Safari, H-series Carrera New!
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As is now well known, the first batch of Porsche 356 models was hand built in a small workshop in Gmund, a beautiful little resort in the Austrian province of Karnten where Prof. Ferdinand Porsche and his son 'Ferry' (now Professor F. Porsche) temporarily transferred their activities before returning to Stuttgart. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
large rear aerofoil, cent locking factor, rear emergency seats, cooling serpentine, fixed rear spoiler, turbocharging installation, plunger pump fuel injection, twin mass flywheel, sintered metal linings, valve opening duration, converter diameter, times crankshaft speed, retractable spoiler, forged aluminium wheel, front callipers, series tyres, cast aluminium wheels, dash structure, synchronising system, wider rear wings, magnesium crankcase, maximum boost pressure, rear suspension arms, camber variations, overhung weight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Variocam Plus, World Championship of Makes, Watkins Glen, Paul Ricard, Ferry Porsche, Frankfurt Motor Show, Monte Carlo Rally, Porsche Cup, Dimensions Length, Norbert Singer, Sport Carrera, Brakes Disc, F-series Carrera, Helmuth Bott, Managing Director, Marathon de la Route, Targa Florio, Bosch Motronic, Brands Hatch, Gearbox Type, Roland Kussmaul, Steel Max, United States, East African Safari, H-series Carrera New!
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- Porsche 911 Red Book: 1965-1999 by Patrick C. Paternie in Back Matter
- Illustrated Porsche Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide) by Dean Batchelor in Back Matter
- Porsche 911 (Enthusiast Color) by Patrick Paternie in Back Matter
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