This book on the Porsche 911 (996) series is the fourth of a planned six. It carries on the tradition established with the author’s first Porsche 911 book on the 964 series. Everything a 996 owner needs to know plus a lot more is contained within the covers of this particular book. Every known model and version is described. The various engines and engine management systems for the many different nations of the world are covered. No matter where on planet earth the owner resides, their version of the 996 is covered. Manual and Tiptronic transmissions including the automatic transmission fitted to the AWD Carrera 4 and Turbo models are explained in detail. The different suspension systems are covered. All the new technology advancements of the 996 of which Ferry Porsche was so proud are written about along with all the advantages and improvements over previous 911 models. With 1300 photos and extensive appendices, this is a fact packed book and a must for any 996 owner.
The 1994-98 911 models, known universally by their Porsche internal type number – 993 – have achieved an almost cult status among enthusiasts of the marque. The 993 is the last of the air-cooled 911s and in the eyes of many represented a peak in the model's engineering development and build quality. With a full range of performance versions that included the iconic RS and Turbo, the 993 is the 911 no self-respecting sports car fan can afford to miss. This Ultimate Buyers' Guide introduces all the production 993 model types, describing the technical specifications, identification data, performance, colors and options. Using color photography of the cars and many actual problem areas, we discuss what to look for when choosing and buying a used example.
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 car at the right price!
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!
This book provides a comprehensive list of all the build specification codes used by Porsche AG for the Porsche 911 series, from model years 1989 to 2012. VIN, model type, country, exterior paint colour, interior colour combinations, material codes, and standard, special and Porsche Exclusiv options for the 964, 993, 996 and 997 series are provided in detail. Option codes for other Porsche models built between 1978 and 2012 are also included, if known to the author.
This richly illustrated book offers a complete history of Porsche, Germany's premium sports-car maker. Porsche 70 Years focuses on engineering and design stories, while also paying homage to key players.
Porsche's fabled 911 represents the ultimate expression of Ferdinand Porsche's original vision of the perfect sports car. In The Complete Book of Porsche 911, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell provides a year-by-year overview of Stuttgart's most famous car, from the original 901 prototype to today's technologically advanced GT2 and GT3 derivatives and the latest 992-generation 911. Along the way, he highlights the racing, prototype, and limited-production cars—offering the most complete reference available to these top-tier sports cars. In this book, you'll find the air-cooled cars of 1963 to 1998, then the water-cooled 911s of 1998 to present day. With behind-the-scenes info on the evolution of this iconic sports car, this book offers the detail craved by Porsche enthusiasts. Illustrated throughout with images from Porsche's own historical archive and complemented by the author’s stunning photos, along with detailed technical specification tables, The Complete Book of Porsche 911 offers a thorough account of one of the most beloved enthusiast cars ever produced.
Revised and updated-Have you ever dreamed of owning a Porsche? This book is for you. Now you can turn your dreams into reality and experience what it feels like to own the motoring legend that is the Porsche 911. You are about to discover why you don't need to be wealthy to own and run various Porsche cars. In fact, owning your dream Porsche can be free motoring if you follow the guidance set out in this book. Inside, you will discover: How to buy and maintain the world's most iconic sportscar cheaply and to get back what you paid for it come resale; An overview of the Porsche model range including 911s, Turbos, GT2, GT3, Boxsters, Caymans, 914, 924, 944, 968 and the 928; How you can afford your dream Porsche; How to locate, buy, run and sell the right Porsche the smartest and easiest way; Which Porsche is the best value and which 911 you should buy now; Typical Porsche running costs; Which cars are affected by IMS, bore scoring and RMS issues and how to spot the tell-tale signs of problem cars; How to take precautions on potentially affected cars; Which Porsches have the best investment potential; How to master the unique driving characteristics of a classic 911 and avoid the infamous snap oversteer; Real world accounts of the author's Porsche ownership experiences with three cars including how they drive, how they were purchased, run and sold (cost breakdown included); And more! Porsche 911: The Practically Free Supercar will equip you with everything you need to know about the smart way to enter the world of Porsche. It outlines the same strategy that the author has used to make Porsche ownership a fantastic and cost-effective experience. It is a must read and great quick reference guide for anyone who has ever considered buying one of these amazing cars.Scroll to the top and pick up your copy today!You don't need a kindle device to read this book. It can be easily downloaded to your phone, Ipad, tablet, laptop, PC, mac or kindle.Related: Porsche, 911, 992, 991, 997.2, 997.1, 996, 993, 964, 3.2, SC, Targa Florio, Long Hood, Turbo, Turbos S, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, Club sport, Convertible, Speedster, Super sport, Widebody, C2, C4S, 4WD, Fuch Alloy Wheels, Buy, Spyder, 911R, GTS, Cayman, S, GT4, 987, 986, Boxster, Roadster, Soft top, 928, 968, 944, 924, 914, Carrera, Pan Americana, Race, Heritage, Rally, Speed, Bore score, Bore scope, Lokasill liners, Intermediate Shaft Bearing, Rear main seal, D chunk, Sooty tailpipes, Engineering, Oil consumption, Engine rebuild, Snap oversteer, Rear engine, mid-Engine, PDK, Tiptronic, Investing, Free motoring, Reliable, Sportscar, Depreciation, Porscha, Mezger, Ferdinand, Classic Cars, Buying guide, Buying, Selling, Maintenance, Car parts, 50th Birthday, Sports seats, Sports exhaust, Supercar, Independent garage, OPC, Dreams, Childhood, Life experience, Values, Cash, Collectable, Automotive, Transport, Technical, Professional, Vehicle pictorials,
DIV101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 996 and 997 1998-2008 offers 101 step-by-step projects designed to help you save thousands by maintaining, modifying, and improving your late-model Porsche 911 in your own garage./div
