Porsche Model by Model

by Lance Cole

Overview

Taking a fresh approach, Porsche Model by Model 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 and explores historical and technical details including specification tables. Driving descriptions and owners' views are included as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785007354
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	12/14/2021
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,053,315
Product dimensions:	11.10(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Lance Cole is the author of ten books, three of them for Crowood; this is his second book on Saab. He has a global reputation not just as a Saab commentator, but also as a journalist and design writer. Lance won the 1983 Jaguar Cars/Guild of Motoring Writer Sir William Lyons Award and trained at Autocar magazine. Since then he has written for major titles including The Daily Telegraph, The Independent , Aeroplane and Classic Cars. He has become well known as an automotive and aviation correspondent.

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