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The first water-cooled Porsche Turbos were launched in 1979, evolving through Turbo variants of the front-engined 924, 944 and 968. With the new millennium came the first of the water-cooled rear-engined 922 Turbos, and from 2017 turbos have been applied to the mid engined Boxster and Cayman models. In Porsche Water-Cooled Turbos, Johnny Tipler describes the progression of these popular cars from their introduction to the present day. Features include interviews with Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Walter Rohrl, Allan McNish, Jorg Bergmeister and Hans-Joachim Stuck. The full development and design history is covered for all seven models including specification tables and detailed motorsport achievements.
This book chronicles the evolution of Porsche's water-cooled turbocharged models from their inception in 1979 to 2019. It details the progression of these iconic vehicles, covering front-engined 924, 944, and 968 variants, the rear-engined 911 Turbos introduced in the new millennium, and the mid-engined Boxster and Cayman Turbos from 2017 onwards. The author draws on interviews with prominent racing figures and provides comprehensive development and design histories for all seven models.
This book is presented as a comprehensive historical account of Porsche's water-cooled turbo models, appealing to enthusiasts and historians of the marque. The inclusion of interviews with renowned drivers suggests a focus on both technical development and the racing heritage of these vehicles. The detailed specifications and motorsport achievements indicate a thorough approach to documenting the subject matter. The author's extensive coverage across multiple decades and model lines positions it as a valuable reference for fans of Porsche's performance cars.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2020-02-04
Publisher:
Crowood Press
ISBN-10:
1785006932
ISBN-13:
9781785006937
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