The Porsche Book

The Entire Development History

By: Jurgen Barth & Gustav Busing

Written by Porsche insider and Le Mans-winner JÙrgen Barth with co-author Gustav BÙsing, The Porsche Book: The Complete History of Types and Models, is a massive, three-volume set, and is the ultimate technical history of all Porsche cars and designs, from the most famous sports cars to the most obscure prototypes. Originally published in 1977, this is the first English-language edition of The Porsche Book in 25 years. Complete descriptions of each modelÍs specifications, from 1948 through the present day are complemented by details of upgrades and major options.

In addition to background histories on individual carsÍ technical developments there is also fascinating history on the company itself, including Ferdinand PorscheÍs early design work in the period leading up to his formation of the company; leadership under his son, Ferry; and biographies of all seven men who have led Porsche A.G.

The first volume of The Porsche Book covers PorscheÍs 356 and 911, with all their production racing variants. Volume 2 addresses PorscheÍs mid- and front-engine cars (such as the 914, 924, and 944, as well as the contemporary Boxster, Cayenne, and Cayman) and also offers a complete list of more than 1,300 Porsche type numbers and related design projects ranging from engines and transmissions to tanks and outboard motors. Finally, Volume 3 comprises all of the companyÍs pure-bred race cars, from the first Glùckler Porsches of the early 1950s through the RS Spyder. Each volume is handsomely designed, packed with rare photographs, and includes all recent models with new facts and illustrations.

The Porsche Book total more than 1,500 pages and are presented in a slipcase that graphically depicts the cockpit of a 356. Many of the more than 2,000 photographs are historic period images appearing in print for the first time. There are also scores of other illustrations (including design sketches and technical drawings), as well as comprehensive tables featuring chassis numbers, engine numbers, specifications, and performance figures.

This definitive account of PorscheÍs cars and design projects tells the whole story behind the cars from this legendary marque, and is an essential resource for all Porsche enthusiasts, especially those who are restoring, racing, or collecting vintage Porsches.

As you would expect, each is well illustrated, with many images appearing for the first time. As references go, this is essential stuff for any serious Porsche fanatic. 911 & Porsche World

The ultimate compendium of this great German marque's history. Ideal for fans, collectors, restorers and racers. Autosport

The work that has gone into the text is as scrupulous and painstaking as that in Porsche's own factory. Hugely authoritative, this is a definitive work on the marque and deserves a place on any enthusiast's book shelves. Classic Cars

Aficionados of the marque will surely find nirvana somewhere in these pages. Vintage Racecar

Hardback, 243 x 178mm, 1504 pages, 99 colour & 2012 b&w illustrations