Porsche 911 60 Years
Porsche 911 60 Years by Randy Leffingwell is a detailed exploration of the iconic sports car, published by Motorbooks on April 16, 2024. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, offering a visually rich journey through six decades of Porsche 911 history. The book highlights sixty milestone models, one from each year between 1964 and 2024, showcasing the engineering, design, and cultural significance of the 911.
Readers will find an in-depth look at the stories behind these remarkable vehicles, including notable examples like the 1964 901 Cabriolet prototype and the 1980 Le Mans-winning 935 K3. The narrative also emphasizes the influential figures in Porsche’s history, such as Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche and Peter W. Schutz, who played pivotal roles in the car’s development. Accompanied by historic and contemporary photography from Porsche’s archives, Porsche 911 60 Years serves as a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts of motor sports and automotive history.
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Celebrate six decades of rear-engine excellence with this beautifully illustrated exploration of 60 milestone Porsche 911s.
Porsche’s 911 is the quintessential sports car—focused, purposeful, race-proven, and exciting. Since its prototype debut in 1963, the 911 has defied expectations while never losing its form or its giant-slaying heart.
In Porsche 911 60 Years, best-selling Porsche author Randy Leffingwell delves into the stories of sixty 911s—one from each year from 1964 to 2024. The 911’s entire history—engineering, design, development, racing, and culture—is revealed one fantastic car at a time. This unique approach to the 911’s legacy includes such icons as:
- 1964 901 Cabriolet prototype
- Bruce Jennings 1967 911 S
- 1971 911 S Safari
- Louise Piech 1975 930 Turbo
- Le Mans-winning 1980 935 K3
- 1987 Ruf CTR Yellowbird
- 1991 964 Carrera RS
- 1997 Ruf Turbo R
- 1998 996 GT1 Le Mans winner
- 2006 50th Anniversary Porsche Club of America 911 coupe
- 2010 911 Sport Classic
- 2018 Turbo S Exclusive
- 2023 Dakar
- And many more
Porsche 911 60 Years is also the story of the people behind the cars: Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, who co-designed the 911’s timeless shape and his successors, Anatole Lapine, Harm Laggaaij, and Michael Mauer; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from the cutting-room floor and the Porsche leaders who carried on, most notably Wendelin Wiedeking; engineering geniuses such as Dr. Helmuth Bott, Hans Mezger, and Valentin Schaeffer; and stylists and modelers Gerhard Schroeder, Heinrich Klie, Peter Reisinger, Anthony Hatter, and Grant Larson.
Each profiled car is accompanied by historic photography from Porsche’s own archive, and beautiful, contemporary photography features throughout. Porsche 911 60 Years is an essential volume for any Porsche owner or fan’s collection.
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