Porsche: The Legend: 1948 to Today

"If I build a car that gives me satisfaction, then there must be others with the same sort of dreams who would be prepared to buy such a car."
- Ferry Porsche

Porsche: The Legend is filled from start to finish with striking full -- and double-page color photographs of Porsche models-from the first 356 Roadster to the latest Cayenne S UV.

The book is organized chronologically by model and includes the famous 911, 964, 993, 996 and 997.

All the most significant variations are here, among them the Carrera, Cabriolet, Targa, Passo, RS, Turbo, Roadster, Boxster, Speedster, Extreme Sport, GT3 and GT3 RS, 2.5 and the more recent Cayman. Rare and collectible models such as the 550 Spyder, the Carrera GT and the 959 are also featured.

Introductory sections tell the history and development of each model line. There are complete performance and technical specifications. Readers will learn how various car models evolved from past successes.

No other automobiles have inspired as much emotion, respect and imitation as Porsches. Aficionados, owners, collectors and racing fans will revel in this book's complete data and exhilarating visuals.

Among the many featured cars:

• 356(No.1)1100
• 911 Carrera
• 3.2 Cabriolet
• 964 Speedster
• 996 Targa
• 993 Carrera RS 3.8
• 997 GT3 RS
• 930S Turbo Targa
• 996 GT2 2004
• 914/6
• 924 Turbo
• 944 Cabriolet
• 968
• 928 GTS
• Boxster S3.2 2003
• Cayenne Turbo
• Cayman S

Highlights:

• All major models and their variations
• Performance and technical specifications
• Seldom-seen one-offs and other rarities
• The story of each model's development
• More than 650 dazzling full-color photos
• Rear, side, front and under-the-hood perspectives
• Detailing and furnishings up close
• "In the driver's seat" views of consoles
• Exhilarating on-the-road pictures.