Porsche Model by Model
Published on 23. August 2021
240 pages
978-1-78500-736-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Halftones, color; Illustrations
File size
49,27 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-736-1 (9781785007361)
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Person
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.
Content
- Intro
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication and Acknowledgements
- Porsche - Timeline
- Introduction: Old Wien and New Borders
- Chapter 1: Porsche Precursor
- Chapter 2: 356: Defining Moment
- Chapter 3: 901-911: Classic Icon
- Chapter 4: 996-997-991-992: Afterwards and Before
- Chapter 5: 914 Vierzehner - The Misunderstood Porsche?
- Chapter 6: 924-944-968-928: Transaxle Klasse
- Chapter 7: Boxster & Cayman: Accessible Porsche
- Chapter 8: Carrera Gt to 918
- Chapter 9: Cayenne & Macan to Panamera: A Different Road
- Chapter 10: Taycan
- References
- Bibliography
- Appendix: Porsche racing special cars of the classic era
- Index
