BRIAN LONG
Features
The definitive history of the 997-series Porsche 911s
Illustrated throughout with contemporary material
Covers all major markets in detail
Year-by-year look at the 997's competition exploits
Rare photographs of the car's development
An overview of where the 997 fits into the Porsche story at each stage of its evolution.
Contemporary press comments
Detailed appendices, including chassis numbers and production figures
Written by an acknowledged Porsche historian
The sixth volume in the Definitive History series
Description
This book the sixth volume in a set covering the Porsche 911 models is the definitive history of the hugely successful 997-series vehicles, with in-depth detail on all the road cars sold around the world, as well as the 997's competition exploits.
Synopsis
Taking an in-depth look at Porsches 997-series, this book builds on Veloces previous five volumes of Definitive History, to build a set that records the entire history of the legendary 911 one of the worlds most recognisable cars.
As with earlier titles, Brian Long examines in detail the road cars that sold in all the worlds major markets, as well as the numerous competition cars that have represented the Stuttgart marque in racing and ralying over the years.
Using contemporary photography and archive material to richly illustrate each page, the background, concept, and birth of the 997 is revealed. With detailed appendices giving year-by-year range details, engine specifications and chassis numbers, and worlwide production figures, this really is the definitive history of the 911.
Additional Information
The Porsche 911 is an iconic sports car, easily recognised the world over.
This book continues the 911 story, building on the five volumes already published by Veloce.
The exclusive use of contemporary photography and advertising.
