Porsche 911 has left a mark on the world, and now we are privileged to read and explore the whole remarkable story from the Porsche 911: 50 Years book, which tells us from the design and development to racing and competition, engineering and technology, through style and culture.
Porsche has been one of the world's premiere sports cars for 50 years, and this 256 pages book highlights all the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder. No other brand has sustained such success for so long, and Leffingwell's achievement is the focus he brings to this compelling story. All the iconic 911 models are in this magnificent book, along with spotlights on the people behind them: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche; and engineer Hans Mezger, the genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. This book is a must-have for any enthusiast or anyone interested in learning more about one of history's most important automobiles.