Porsche - What a Ride
The Porsche is a fantastic vehicle. It performs well and is a pleasure to drive. Go on get one, you know you want to.
My recommended Porsche Book
Original Porsche 911: The Guide to All Production Models, 1963-98 (Original Series)
The book offers nice information year by year, chassis numbers, colors, gearbox numbers, ratios, engine numbers and overall good technical info.
Amazon Price: $25.05 (as of 07/26/2008)
History of the Porsche
The first Porsche, the Porsche 64 from 1938, used many components from the Volkswagen Beetle. The second Porsche model and first production car, the Porsche 356 sports car of 1948, was initially built in Gmünd, Austria, where the company was evacuated to during war times, but after building 49 cars the company relocated back to Zuffenhausen. Many people regard the 356 as the first Porsche simply because it was the first model sold by the fledgling company. Ferdinand Porsche worked with his son Ferry Porsche in designing the 356 but died soon after the first prototype was built. Again, the car used components from the Beetle including its engine, gearbox and suspension. However, the 356 had several evolutions while in production and many VW parts were replaced by Porsche-made parts. The last 356s were powered by entirely Porsche designed engines. The sleek bodywork was designed by Erwin Komenda who had also designed the body of the Beetle.Porsche factory and headquarters at Zuffenhausen (where 911s are manufactured). Left: Porsche Center Zuffenhausen; Behind left: Body Shell Assembly Plant; Right: Vehicle Assembly Plant.In 1963, after some success in motor-racing (namely with the Porsche 550 Spyder), the company launched the Porsche 911, another air-cooled, rear-engined sports car, this time with a 6-cylinder "boxer" engine. The team to lay out the bodyshell design was led by Ferry Porsche's eldest son Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (F.A.). The design phase for the 911 caused internal problems with Erwin Komenda who led the body design department until then. F.A. Porsche complained Komenda made changes to the design not being approved by him. Company leader Ferry Porsche took his son's drawings to neighbouring bodyshell manufacturer Reuter bringing the design to the 1963 state. Reuter's workshop was later acquired by Porsche (so-called Werk II). Afterwards Reuter became a seat manufacturer, today known as Keiper-Recaro. The 911 has become Porsche's most well-known model, successful on the race-track, in rallies, and in terms of sales. Far more than any other model, the Porsche brand is defined by the 911.
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Porsche - Must Reads
Porsche Boxster Service Manual: 1997-2004 Boxster, Boxster S (Robert Bentley)
Amazon Price: $62.97 (as of 07/26/2008)
Porsche High-Performance Driving Handbook
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/26/2008)
101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 1965-1989
Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 07/26/2008)
The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Porsche on DVD
Automobiles: The Porsche 911
If the Porsche 911 had lasted only a few years, it would still be one of the most remarkable cars ever built. That it remains a bestseller after more than 30 years makes this rear-engined speed demon a true automotive legend. From Nazi Germany to the streets of Hollywood, this is the complete story of the 911. Trace its origins back to the humble VW Beetle, designed by Ferdinand Porsche before he set out to form his own company. See how the first 911 was designed by Porsche's son Ferry, who wanted a sports car "with space for a set of golf clubs." Meet the men who continue to refine this evergreen classic, keeping it at the forefront of the world's high-performance autos, and take to the test track to see just what these German wonders can do. And a remarkable parade of older 911s show how the legend has evolved over the years.
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Great Cars: Porsche
A Thrilling, In-Depth Look At This Legendary Sports Car
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Best Motoring - Porsche 996 Turbo
In this volume of the highly acclaimed Best Motoring International series, the natural question of car enthusiasts around the world is investigated. Which car is really the fastest amongst production cars? Is the new Porsche 911 Turbo really invincible? Its biggest rival, 360 Modena challenges the Turbo along with JDM Super Sports and the American muscle car Corvette Z51. Also witness the Nismo-prepped Skyline appearing in the Battle for the first time. Don't miss the exclusive test report on the new generation Civic Type R straight from France.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Porsche Diecast Bargains
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What is your favourite Porsche?
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danismom97
Oh yeah, Porsche is the ultimate vehicle..one of my favs for sure! Great lens! 5*'s Posted June 06, 2008 |
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rivercityconcepts
Back in the late seventies I owned a Porsche 914. Fast, almost forty miles to the gallon and fun to drive. Pain in the rear to work on! Posted May 28, 2008 |
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QuantumTraveler
It's great to see another person talking about their favorite car. Great lens. I enjoyed it very much. Posted May 04, 2008 |
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squidboo
Whoops! I was signed in as my boyfriend Damian when I posted the above....sorry! ;-) Posted April 07, 2008 |
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squidboo
The 993 is the ultimate Porsche in my opinion. I'm actually in the process of buying one! In fact, I think you're inspired me to do a lens on Porches. I'll check back with you when I'm done. Thanks for your lens! Cheers, Jennifer Posted April 07, 2008 |
