Porsche 911 (964 and 993): Books - History and Models

Porsche 911 (1990-1997) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Porsche 911 (964 and 993) sports cars from the years 1990-1997. Describes the Porsche 911 Turbo, S2, GT1, GT2, Carrera, S, 2, 4, 4S, RS, America, Ruf, Speedster, Cabrio, Tiptronic and Targa.

• The 60 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Porsche 911 (1990-1997) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Porsche 911 sports cars from the years 1990-1997. Describes the Porsche 911 Carrera 2, Carrera 4, Tiptronic, Cabriolet, Lightweight, Turbo, RS America, Turbo S, 3. 6, Speedster, Ruf, Suffenhausen, Targa, CTR-2 and GT1.

• The articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model introductions and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, etc.

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Porsche 911 and Derivatives (Volume 3) 1995-2005 - A Collector's Guide

The author - a renowned Porsche historian and author - has produced his third Collector's Guide to the coveted 911 series of cars, bringing the 42-year story through to the latest derivatives.
Having traced the design, production and competition histories of this iconic German car (firstly from 1963 to 1980, and then from 1981 to 1994) Michael Cotton in his third volume has carried the story forward to embrace the models from the immediate past and present, culminating in the current designs which carry Porsche's own code number 997. Full production figures, model identities and technical specifications are included amongst the comprehensive appendices which support the main text.

Chapters: The 993 - The 996 - The 997 - The 911 GT3 - The 911 in competition - Buying a used Porsche 911.
Appendices: Model recognition and serial numbers - Engine specifications and performance - Porsche 911 performance figures - Porsche Clubs.

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Porsche 911 (993) : Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models (Model years 1994-1998) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Stop! Don't buy a Porsche 993 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side.
Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional.
Get the right car at the right price!

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Porsche 911 (964) - Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and Turbocharged Models (1989-1994) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Don't buy a Porsche 964 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional.

Get the right 911 (964) at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Porsche community, to whether a 911 (964) will suit you and your lifestyle - this is the complete guide to choosing assessing and buying the Porsche 911 (964) of your dreams.

This Essential Buyer's Guide covers the Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models from the years 1989 to 1994.

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Porsche 911 - Type 964 (Top Model)

Presented in 1988 and marketed until 1993, the "new" 911 known internally under the code Type 964 includes, over the years, a particularly rich and varied range.
This book looks in detail at this formidable generation of 911, from the economic context to the studies, from the different civilian versions to the competition models.

Illustrated with photos, most of which are unpublished, this book is aimed at both enlightened 911 enthusiasts and those wishing to discover the fabulous world of Porsche.

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Road trip en Porsche 911 GT3

This book allows the reader to really put themselves in the driver's shoes to experience a road trip inside a Porsche 911 GT3. From the birth of passion to the realization of a dream, you will have access to the backstage of the great automotive journey that is the acquisition of a 911 GT3.

Configuration, handling, first laps on the track; you are invited to follow Andrea's journey during the 2 500 km journey that will take her on the most beautiful roads in Europe.
On the program of festivities: magnificent landscapes, meetings with other fans of the brand and moments of sharing. The goal is also to understand the positioning of the car in the range, to compare it to its rivals and to analyze its behavior in detail.

The ultimate road trip, documented in the smallest details, carefully illustrated and punctuated with tasty anecdotes; if you like things that go fast and make noise, this book should please you...

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Der Porsche Code - Typenschild-Entschlüsselung Porsche 911 (964, 993 & 996)

- What information does the chassis number provide?
- Which code number stands for which color?
- Does the vehicle have parts from the Porsche exclusive program?
- Which M options was the car ordered with at the time?
- How can the interior variants be distinguished?

This book provides answers to these and many other questions about the 964 993 and 996 series, as well as a breakdown of chassis and engine numbers and the various key figures for the numerous equipment variants of all Porsche 911 models that were manufactured between 1988 and 2006.

Conclusion: indispensable for Porsche enthusiasts!!

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