Porsche 911: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Porsche RS - Development, History, and Technology

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For more than fifty years, RS models have marked the most focused versions of the Porsche 911. The RS designation stands for Renn Sport and represents aerodynamics, low weight, high power, and precise balance. Across every generation, RS models have shaped motorsport, appealed to purists, challenged amateur racers, and delivered a direct driving experience.

This book presents the complete history of Porsche Renn Sport models, from the early 550 RS to the latest 992 GT3 RS. Automotive journalists Constantin Bergander and Fabian Hoberg, working closely with Porsche, provide a detailed account of this key chapter in the brand's history.

The book covers all RS versions, from the first 911 RS with its distinctive ducktail to modern cars with advanced aerodynamics, from lightweight steel bodies to carbon-fiber parts, and from the 2.7-liter engine to today's high-revving 4.0-liter unit.

The story is supported by more than 280 color photographs, expert quotes from engineers and designers, background information on RS development, and a comprehensive data section with full technical specifications for every RS model.

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Author:	Constantin Bergander, Fabian Hoberg, Peter Besser
Details:	255 pages, 12.2 x 9 x 0.98 in (31 x 24 x 2.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	280+ color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2025)
ISBN:	9780764369155

Porsche 911: 60 Years

The Porsche 911 has been the definitive sports car since its debut in 1963 - race-proven, distinctive, and enduring. For sixty years it has combined innovation with tradition, becoming both a cultural icon and a benchmark for performance.

In "Porsche 911: 60 Years", acclaimed author Randy Leffingwell presents sixty different 911s, one for each year from 1964 to 2024. Through these cars, he explores the model's full history of engineering, design, racing, and influence.
Highlights include the 1964 901 Cabriolet prototype, the 1971 911 S Safari, the 1975 930 Turbo of Louise Piëch, the Le Mans-winning 1980 935 K3, the 1987 Ruf CTR Yellowbird, the 1991 Carrera RS, the 1998 996 GT1 Le Mans winner, and the 2023 Dakar edition.

The book also tells the story of the people behind the cars: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche and his successors in design, company leaders who safeguarded the 911's future, and the engineers, stylists, and modelers who shaped its evolution.

Illustrated with rare archive images and modern photography, this volume celebrates the heritage and continuing legacy of Porsche's most famous model.

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Author:	Randy Leffingwell
Details:	304 pages, 10 x 12.6 x 1.26 in (25.5 x 32 x 3.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2024)
ISBN:	9780760382653

Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998

The Porsche 911 is among the most respected sports cars in automotive history. As values rise and interest increases, it is essential for buyers to understand the model thoroughly before purchasing. Proper knowledge can help avoid costly mistakes.

Randy Leffingwell's "Classic Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide 1965-1998" offers detailed, year-by-year information on air-cooled Porsche 911 models. It helps prospective buyers choose the version that best suits their needs and preferences.
The guide outlines key features of each model year, identifies common issues, and highlights which options to look for or avoid. This book is a valuable tool for anyone considering the purchase of a classic Porsche 911.

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Author:	Randy Leffingwell
Details:	240 pages, 9.1 x 8.25 x 0.71 in (23 x 21 x 1.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2022)
ISBN:	9780760377192

Porsche Passion - 911 Heaven and Beyond

In a book of Porsche photography and engaging conversation, Lance Cole journeys through a personal passion for Porsche -one that many supercar enthusiasts share.
Herein light falls on sculpted metal and paint - shiny and less shiny.

Throwing off the conventions of Porsche purism, yet at the same time always respecting the origins of Porsche, and the status of the 911, this is a book that celebrates the engineering and the design language of Porsche amid its culture.
From an "oily-rag" 356 to old 911s and new 911s, with a brief alighting upon other cars of the Porsche clan, this is an eclectic collection of enthusiasts "moments" captured across a British Porsche landscape.

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Author:	Lance Cole
Details:	160 pages, 10 x 11.4 x 0.71 in (25.5 x 29 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2022)
ISBN:	9781526785695

Porsche 911 - Classic german Sports car (Car Craft)

Recognised as one of the most important sports cars in the history of the automobile, Porsche's 911 represents a vital story in the annals of the design and driving of the motor car. This new book delivers an innovative format to the car enthusiast by covering the engineering, design, and modelling of Porsche's 911 series.

The aim of the CarCraft series is to provide modelmakers and car enthusiasts with a new standard of primarily visual reference of both full-size cars and their scale models. Each book contains detailed technical information imparted through drawings and photographs while the meticulously researched full-colour profiles provides a complete reference for paint schemes and markings.
In addition, every volume of the CarCraft series features summaries of design histories and operational careers, and reviews of available kits.

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Author:	Lance Cole
Details:	64 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 in (29.5 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2020)
Series:	Car Craft
ISBN:	9781526756800

The Used 911 Story: 9th Edition

Originally published in 1981, The Used 911 Story, now available in a new Ninth Edition, has been substantially revised and upgraded by adding 100 pages and many new photos and illustrations. Author, Peter Zimmermann with over 25 years experience as a Porsche mechanic and shop owner, gives his unique perspective on the special qualities and foibles that come with ownership of these highly desirable sports cars. He relates it all in a very readable, logically presented format.

Year by year descriptions of Porsche 911, Turbo, Boxster and Cayman models are supplemented by chapters about inspection, purchase and other technical subjects; including, specifications, VIN and engine numbers. In addition, there are special sections about air-conditioning, Gray Market cars, aftermarket parts, air boxes and mechanical disasters in waiting.
There is also a helpful glossary, a metric equivalents chapter and even a list of Porsche acronyms.

With the value of well-kept early cars now in six figures and some special versions seven, The Used 911 Story is a necessary library addition for any enthusiast of the marque, and mandatory for those planning an acquisition. Armed with the information contained, you will not be tempted to allow shiny paint and that, oh so special sound, to overcome your ability to determine which car is a good prospect and which one may end up being a money pit.

Chassis damage, a failed IMS bearing, oil leaks or worse can easily bust a budget. The Used 911 Story was written to save a potential buyer hundreds, even thousands, of dollars by providing enough information to avoid a used-car pitfall.

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Author:	Peter Zimmermann
Details:	296 pages, 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.55 in (22.5 x 15.5 x 1.4 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	254 b&w photos, 17 drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	TPR, Inc. (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9780929758275

Original Porsche 911 1964-1998 : The Definitive Guide to Mechanical Systems, Specifications and History

The definitive guide to 100% original and correct Porsche 911 restoration, this book covers every inch of each air-cooled 911 generation in precise detail.
It includes mechanical details, bodywork, interiors, and more, all illustrated with exquisite color photographs and in-depth text.
The last word on the Porsche 911, this book is the resource that no collector - whether a practical restorer or a die-hard enthusiast - can afford to be without.

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Author:	Peter Morgan, John Colley
Details:	160 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	35 b&w and 200 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2016)
ISBN:	9780760352090

Porsche 911: 50 Years

Best-selling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, focusing on the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder.
Beyond telling the story of the cars, "Porsche 911: 50 years" also spotlights the people behind them: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive.
Leffingwell also tells the story of the 911 community - the clubs and culture that surround the car.

All the iconic 911 models are included:
- The original 901 prototype that set the standard
- The legendary RS models that made the little Porsche a dominant force on the world's racetracks
- The infamous Turbo, the car that kept the performance flame alight during the dark, dismal decade of the 1970s
- The fabled 959, the model that redefined the term "sports car"
- The 993, last of the original air-cooled models
- The 996, 997, and 991, the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into a new millennium.

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Author:	Randy Leffingwell
Details:	256 pages, 12.2 x 10.25 x 1.14 in (31 x 26 x 2.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	150 b&w and 150 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2013)
ISBN:	9780760344019

Porsche RS

Aerodynamic, lightweight, powerful and balanced: Porsche's RS models embody high-performance racing. For over fifty years, the RS initials have marked every generation of the Porsche 911.
These vehicles captivate purists and push the boundaries of thrill seekers. In close collaboration with Porsche, the authors present these exceptional versions with technical details, numerous photos and captivating anecdotes about their development.

Journalists Fabian Hoberg and Constantin Bergander, together with photographer Peter Besser, explore the fastest chapter in Porsche history. The book traces the RS epic: from the Porsche 911 with its iconic duck nose to the sophisticated traction reduction system, from the thin sheet metal bodies to the carbon doors, from the 2.7-litre carburettor engine to the 4.0-litre block with rigid valve control.
Detailed and meticulously written, with entertaining narration and quotes from the creators of the RS, this book covers all RS derivatives of the Porsche 911, from the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7 to the recent 911 GT3 RS of the Type 992. All 911 RS models are collected in one volume, with breathtaking images and technical data for each model.

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Author:	Fabian Hoberg, Constantin Bergander, Peter Besser
Details:	256 pages, 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.98 in (29.5 x 25 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2023)
ISBN:	9782385140083

Porsche 911 - L'anthologie

Another book about the 911? Yes, but with a fresh approach. The book is presented as a journal, starting in 1963 and continuing to the present day.

This timeline covers all versions of the Porsche 911: the various engines, unique body styles and production cars, special editions, racing models, and even cars enhanced by artists. Each major generation includes a focus on a model especially valued by collectors.

The presentation also highlights the designers who led the styling studios and played a key role in shaping the legend of the 911.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	320 pages, 11.2 x 9.1 x 1.46 in (28.5 x 23 x 3.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Editions E/P/A (F, 2022)
ISBN:	9782376712480

911 by Porsche

A sports car par excellence, an automotive icon, the 911 is much more than just a car. Created over 50 years ago, in 1963, no car in the world can boast such longevity. Sportiness, excellence, design, the 911 accumulates superlatives and it is not for nothing that it is the best-selling sports car in the world (32 000 models sold in 2018 worldwide, over 820 000 units produced since 1963).

This book is a declaration of love from the owners of this legendary car. They are architects, actors, entrepreneurs, music producers, designers, racing drivers, mechanics, writers and doctors, all of whom have one thing in common: owning a Porsche 911.

This book will delight fans of the brand, thanks to the surprising anecdotes of these owners from all over the world, as well as car enthusiasts who will discover the 911 with new eyes. The book presents the most important models (road and competition) chronologically, from 1963 to the very latest model, with rare archive documents provided by the Porsche brand.

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Author:	Edwin Baaske, Wolfgang Porsche, Hans Peter Porsche
Details:	160 pages, 10.6 x 10.4 x 0.79 in (27 x 26.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2019)
ISBN:	9782344039076

Porsche RS, la compétition en filigrane (Autofocus)

In 1963, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the first Porsche 911 was born. A model that has become legendary over time and the many versions that have made it successful, especially in competition. Among these versions, the 911 RS are surely the most desirable.

Through this book, you will find twelve of the seventeen Porsche 911 RSs of yesterday and today via a selection of unpublished photos and a text, completed with a technical sheet, presenting each of the models chosen for this book.
These are only versions approved for the road.

Pages of the book "Porsche RS, la compétition en filigrane"

Summary:

1. Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
2. Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS 3.6
3. Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS
4. Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS ClubSport
5. Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RS
6. Porsche 911 (997.1) GT3 RS
7. Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS
8. Porsche 911 (997) GT2 RS
9. Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 4.0
10 Porsche 911 (991.1) GT3 RS
11. Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS
12. Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 RS.

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Author:	Yan Lethuillier, Marius Hanin
Details:	160 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2019)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028303556

Porsche 911 - Les modèles depuis 1963

Yet another book on the 911? No doubt, but this one aims to approach the subject in a new way, since it is presented in the form of a journal that begins in 1963 and continues to the present day.
Throughout this chronology, all versions of the Porsche 911 appear, all engines, unique bodies and production cars, special series and competition models, and even examples sublimated by the hand of an artist.

Pages of the book "Porsche 911 - Les modèles depuis 1963"

Each major series is the subject of a zoom on a model particularly recommended to collectors.
This presentation highlights all the designers who have succeeded one another at the head of the studios and who have played a decisive role in writing the legend of the 911.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	224 pages, 7.9 x 11.2 x 0.98 in (20 x 28.5 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Editions E/P/A (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9782851209931

Porsche 911, le plaisir à l'état pur (Autofocus)

Is there a car that provides such pure pleasure? Since 1963, the Porsche 911, the brand's flagship model, has been seducing sports car lovers. And it's still going strong...
Its "frog eyes" have been mocked. No matter! It uses them to seduce. But be careful! Under the rear hood lies a wild beast ready to roar, giving it breathtaking accelerations up to speeds that border on madness.

This book is for those who are passionate about the "911 myth" for whatever reason: possession, admiration, driving pleasure, collection, cult of beauty, etc.
In this book, we find the 911 from its origins, through the main models that have marked a career that has already spanned 46 years! Thus, the "classics" where we count the famous 2.0 liter S to which the sporting record of the 911 owes so much, the Targa "Police" version so popular with the Belgian gendarmes, the extravagant as well as impressive 930 Turbo, the 959 victorious in the Paris-Dakar, the legendary and so elegant 3.6 liter Speedster, or the efficient 964 with four-wheel drive. And many more...
These exceptional Porsches are described by highlighting their technical features and the details that allow them to be identified from one another. Their presentation is illustrated by magnificent original photographs taken by Pierre-Yves Gaulard for the "Autofocus" collection.

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Author:	Pierre-Yves Gaulard, Jean-Marie Defrance
Details:	128 pages, 9 x 10.6 in (24 x 27 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	340 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2009)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9782726888629

Destination 901 - Die Vorgeschichte des Porsche 911 - Von der Idee zur Weltpremiere

The development from the four-seater prototype 530 to the Porsche 901 marks a fascinating decade in the history of Porsche. Numerous previously unpublished original documents in this book provide detailed insights into concepts, designs, backgrounds and decisions.
The Type 695 plays an important role in this, the final design of which is implemented as a one-off and later serves as a model for the Type 754.

File notes, meeting minutes and memoranda make it clear why the big Porsche failed and why Ferry Porsche dared to make a radical new start with the T8, which eventually became known as the Porsche 901 and was presented at the International Motor Show in September 1963 as the successor to the 356.
This is how the successful history of the Porsche 911 begins.

German edition.

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Author:	Porsche Museum, Peter Weidenhammer
Details:	448 pages, 9.8 x 12.2 x 1.57 in (25 x 31 x 4 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	600 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2023)
Series:	Edition Porsche Museum
ISBN:	9783613321496

Porsche 911 - Die frühen Jahre (1963 - 1989)

For 60 years, the Porsche 911 has fascinated car fans around the world with its striking silhouette. It is time to dedicate a book to the early examples of this legendary birthday child. Originally presented as the 901 at the IAA in 1963, the successor to the 356 was eventually renamed the 911 and became the epitome of the brand from Zuffenhausen.

In this work, Alexander F. Storz creates a lovingly illustrated and expertly commented monument to the icon. With lively and expert depictions, he traces the evolution of this extraordinary sports car up to the "G-model", the longest-produced generation of the 911.

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Author:	Alexander F. Storz
Details:	192 pages, 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.71 in (28.5 x 22 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	400 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2023)
ISBN:	9783613045378

Porsche 911: 60 Jahre - Die Modellgeschichte

Few sports cars have influenced the automotive world as much as the Porsche 911. For 60 years, it has been a key figure in the sports car segment, setting technical standards with each generation. Its signature six-cylinder boxer engine has always remained at the rear of the vehicle.

With its practicality for everyday use and outstanding performance on the track, the 911 has achieved legendary status and continues to attract more fans than ever. This book provides enthusiasts with a comprehensive look at the history of this iconic sports car.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	320 pages, 11.6 x 9 x 1.42 in (29.5 x 24 x 3.6 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	290 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2023)
ISBN:	9783667126580

Porsche 911 ST 2.5: Kamerawagen, Le Mans-Sieger, Porsche-Legende

Daytona, Sebring, Targa Florio, Nürburgring, Watkins Glen, Le Mans - these are just a few of the stops in the unparalleled success story of the Porsche 911 ST 2.5 with chassis number 911 230 0538, which drivers Jürgen Barth and Michael Keyser drove to victory in the GT class of the Sports Car World Championship in 1972.
The light yellow Porsche racing car with the two arrow-shaped black stripes on the hood was later thought to be lost for decades. It is only thanks to the tireless detective work of two Swiss automobile enthusiasts that the famous 911 was rediscovered in San Francisco in May 2013.

Completely corroded and in a miserable condition, it came into the hands of the Porsche Classics factory specialists and was restored true to the original down to the smallest detail with love and passion. The extensive volume "Porsche 911 ST 2.5" traces the history of this unique restoration object for the first time - from its birth through its active period with numerous racing successes to its spectacular resurrection.

The biography of the bright yellow 911 ST is not only brought to life through original documents and private photos of its former drivers. The Porsche rarity was also on the track as a camera car at three races in 1972 and captured breathtaking images on video for "The Speed Merchants".
The ninety-minute documentary film is included with the book as an extra on DVD and offers exciting insights into racing in the early seventies. A must for racing car enthusiasts and fans of the rare ST 2.5!

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Author:	Thomas M. Imhof
Details:	198 pages, 10.6 x 1.4 in (27 x 3.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783667110626

Porsche 911 - Das Sportwagenideal

The 911 series brings technical innovations and a familiar driving experience to the streets with each new model, and has been delighting Porsche fans around the world for over fifty years. Porsche expert Serge Bellu brings together all 911s ever built in a comprehensive book in Porsche 911 - the ideal sports car.

However, the richly illustrated volume is more than just a piece of automotive literature. Bellu has created a mixture of photo album and diary of the classic sports car with the 6-cylinder boxer engine: The history begins before the day of his birth in September 1963 and ranges from the development of the air-cooled forefather 901 to legendary successor models such as the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and 911 Turbo to the evolution to the first water-cooled 911 and today's models.

Of course, the racing history is not left out either and is examined in detail with legends such as the 911 RSR or the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Special models are highlighted in detailed portraits. Anecdotes and entertaining accompanying texts provide interesting insights and additional information.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	192 pages, 8.1 x 11.6 in (20.5 x 29.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	220 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783667100344

Porsche 911: Alle Modelle bis 1989 - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

The introduced guide series presents everything you need to know about buying a used classic Porsche 911 from 1964 to 1989 in the usual compact form. For 911 fans, it is an indispensable aid with high practical benefits.

Pages of the book "Porsche 911: Alle Modelle bis 1989"

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Author:	Peter Morgan
Details:	176 pages, 8.25 x 5.9 in (21 x 15 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	450 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2012)
Series:	Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf
ISBN:	9783868522983