This history dissects the evolution of Porsche's 911 engine, from its earliest stages of development to its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963 and the introduction in 1997 of the 996 variant. In addition to stock powerplants, there is also coverage of race editions and the significant tweaks that Porsche implemented over the course of four decades.
This is a book about engines, designed by Porsche mechanical engineers. If you want to find out how Porsche engines evolved from minimalistic air-cooled designs to innovative high-output mechanical engineering art, you will appreciate and enjoy this book. Don't expect it to tell you how to tear down and rebuild your engine, but keep in mind that this is a photo book with a literal history of the development of the motor.
Published 1999.
