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Racing improves the breed, goes the saying; no marque has been as steadfastly diligent in this pursuit than Porshe. Porsche applied turbocharging to its racing cars in 1972 and, within a year, this technology had crossed over into its production cars: the first road-going 911 Turbo was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1973. Johnny Tipler tells the story of the air-cooled turbocharged 911s, starting with the 934 and 935 race cars that fostered the Type 930 in 1974. The 930 accounted for over 21,000 vehicle sales before being replaced by the 964 Turbo in 1990, followed by the 993 Turbo in 1995. With 300 colour photographs, many taken specially by renowned photographer Antony Fraser, Porsche Air-Cooled Turbos 1974-1996 also presents exclusive interviews with Klaus Ludwig, Jochen Mass and Nick Heidfeld, and includes full specification tables for each key model type. Foreword is by Alois Ruf.
This book chronicles the evolution and impact of Porsche's air-cooled turbocharged engines in their iconic 911 models from 1974 to 1996. Author John Tipler details the progression from racing technology to production cars, beginning with the 934 and 935 race cars that led to the 1974 Type 930. The narrative follows the success of the 930, its sales figures, and its successors, the 964 Turbo and 993 Turbo, highlighting the technological advancements and market presence of these performance vehicles.
The book is presented as a comprehensive historical account for automotive enthusiasts, focusing on a specific and celebrated era of Porsche's engineering prowess. The inclusion of interviews with racing and automotive personalities, alongside detailed specifications and photography, suggests a work aimed at providing both technical depth and engaging narrative for fans of the marque. The foreword by Alois Ruf further lends an air of authority and insider perspective to the publication. It is positioned as a valuable resource for understanding the development and legacy of Porsche's air-cooled turbo models.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2020-04-07
Publisher:
Crowood Press UK
ISBN-10:
178500669X
ISBN-13:
9781785006692
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