Speed Read Porsche 911: The History, Technology and Design Behind Germany's Legendary Sports Car [Paperback]

This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to Porsche 911 from Motorbooks' Speed Read series explores the ins and outs of one of the world’s premier sports cars; see what makes it tick, what makes it work, and how it managed to win so many titles and championships. 

Author Wayne Dempsey examines the creation and design of Porsche’s rear-engined wonder, providing an inside look into every aspect of the 911. In sections divided by topic, you'll explore the evolution of the 911from its initial design to its current form, the story of Porsche 911'sracing success, tales of some of thegreatest 911s ever produced, and thepassionate communitythat has evolved around the 911 from its earliest days.

Each section ends with aglossary of related terms, andinformational sidebarsprovide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people.Sleek illustrationsbrilliantly capture the 911 in its many elegant forms.

With Motorbooks’Speed Read series,become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.Wayne R. Dempseyis the author of several best-selling Porsche how-to books, including101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster,101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 (1998-2008),101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 (1965-89), andHow to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines. He has been working and playing with mechanical machines all his life. Wayne earned both BS and an MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technologl3$