Porsche 911 Story

by Paul Frère

Book Overview

Since it first appeared in 1963, the Porsche 911 has been subject to continual refinement and improvement, giving rise to a range of variants that are still being developed. All the models have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852601280
• ISBN13: 9781852601287
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Porsche 911 Story

THE book for any fan of the 911. Frere's engineering knowledge combined with his racing experience mixed with his close relationship with the Porsche Factory makes this book the reference for all things 911. Mr. Frere's writing style is easy to read while containing vast amounts of detail and content. If I had one criticism or suggestion, it would be to rewrite the book in one cohesive style. Since the book has gone through 6 editions, the information on the later cars has been patched onto the existing manuscript. A total rewrite would allow Mr. Frere to integrate every aspect of the 911 evolution. It would give the book a seamless flow and greater continuity. With the end of the air cooled cars, now is the time for that rewrite.

911 history from the Guru

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.

Porsche 911 Story

Great book for any Porsche entusiast. Excellent coverage on the engines types, changes to body, suspensions, etc. If you want to get technical the infomration is also there. If you love Porsche this is a book to have!

Best history book available on the 911

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.

The ultimate review on the evolution of the 911

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.