Download or read book Porsche Boxster and Cayman written by Johnny Tipler and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porsche Boxster and Cayman follows the design and development of this mid-engined sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to 2016. There are detailed profiles and evaluation of all Boxster and Cayman derivatives, including 986, 987, 981 and 718. Specifications of the various models are given including entry-level, S, GTS and GT-4. The special Limited Editions, such as the 550 Spyder 40th Anniversary models are also included. The book covers some of the author's international driving experiences at the wheel of Boxster and Cayman including the Bilster Berg race circuit and Tour Auto. There is also an intriguing interview with successful racer Rebecca Jackson, who describes the techniques of Boxster racing and demonstrates the versatility of this best-handling of all Porsche sports cars and an iInterview with Porsche design chief Harm Lagaaij. The book will be of great interest to all motoring enthusiasts and historians and is illustrated with 400 colour photographs, many specially commissioned.
Download or read book Porsche Cayman written by Jutta Deiss and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2006 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents in lavish detail the unique styling, engineering, and performance of Porsche’s new mid-engine coupe - the Porsche Cayman. Produced in cooperation with Porsche AG, the book includes behind-the-scenes design blueprints, studio sketches and cutaway drawings, spec information, specially commissioned photography including testing and development, and historical comparisons with the 904 racing car. Beautiful, commissioned photography and an engaging text tells the Cayman story in all its splendor—performance, technical features, handling, lightweight construction, intelligent use of space—at once a true Porsche and a unique model in its own right in the family of legendary sports cars. Leading German automotive photographers and journalists worked with Porsche, and the book is printed using a 7-color process and varnished pages for a luxurious look and feel (most illustrated books use a 4-color process and lesser glossy pages). Porsche Cayman is the ultimate collectible for any owner of the new car, and an essential contribution to any Porsche enthusiast's library.
Download or read book Porsche Boxster Cayman written by Brian Long and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 987-series built on the success of the original Boxster, and also spawned a new coupe version called the Cayman. In true Porsche tradition, the model was subjected to a programme of continuous development and allowed to evolve, with increasingly sportier versions following year after year. Told by a leading marque authority, this is the definitive story of Porsche's affordable two-seater models from prototype stage to 2012, which signaled the end of the 987's run. The work is complete with factory-sourced images and details of the cars sold in all major markets.
Download or read book Porsche Boxster and Cayman written by Brian Long and published by Veloce. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of the Porsche 981-series Boxsters and Caymans, with all major markets looked at in detail to cover all variants and to put the story into perspective. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect guide to this generation of open and closed cars in all its forms. Written by an acknowledged Porsche expert, with the full co-operation of the factory.
Download or read book 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster written by Wayne R. Dempsey and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2011-01-08 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction in 1997, the Porsche Boxster has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest sports cars, as well as a huge, loyal following of devoted drivers. This book is aimed at those owners of Boxsters who want to improve their machines while avoiding thousands of dollars in mechanic’s costs. Clearly and simply written, with straightforward illustrations, this manual offers 101 projects to help you modify, maintain, and enhance your Porsche. Focusing on the 986 and 987 Boxster models, 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster presents all the necessary information, associated costs, and pitfalls to avoid when performing a wide array of projects. In a word, it makes owning a Porsche Boxster an unqualified thrill.
Download or read book Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 written by Kaitlyn Duling and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 grabs attention with its sound and speed! In this title, readers learn about this sports car from its boxer engine to its interior racecar elements. Leveled text and crisp images combine to explore the car’s history, parts, and design. Special features map where the car is made, highlight engine specifications, and more!
Download or read book Porsche Cayman written by Jutta Deiss and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Porsche written by Peter Morgan and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in the Bohemian town of Maffersdorf on September 3, 1875, Ferdinand Porsche displayed unparalleled automotive engineering genius from his earliest years, designing some of the world’s most iconic cars, like the Mercedes-Benz Kompressor and Typ S models. In 1938 Porsche began development of the Typ 64, the forefather of all Porsche race cars. Porsche captures the Porsche story through entries on the most iconic Porsche cars ever built, from the first 356 to the latest 911, to the mid-engine Boxster and Cayman, and all the front-engine cars including the 928, 944, 968 and Cayenne. No other sports car has achieved the success of those built by Porsche, on the street or on the world's racetracks. Part of Motorbooks' First Gear series, Porsche celebrates the German marque's history through lavishly illustrated profiles of the company's ground-breaking sports cars, each one supplemented with spec boxes and "did you know?" factoids.
Download or read book Porsche Model by Model written by Lance Cole and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a fresh approach, this book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars. From icons like the 356 and 911, through to the transaxle Porsches and recent models of Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Macan, Tycan and more, Porsche Model by Model offers a detailed yet engaging commentary upon the marque. With over 275 archive and specially commissioned photographs, this book presents the full marque history from Ferdinand Porsche's defining Bohemian effect to the brand and design language today. It covers the 356 to the Taycan in concise yet detailed discussions; explores historical and technical details including specification tables and includes driving descriptions and owners' views.
Download or read book Porsche 987 Boxster Cayman written by Adrian Streather and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop! Don’t buy a Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman series without buying this book first! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman of your dreams.
Download or read book Porsche Boxster and Cayman written by John Tipler and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porsche Boxster and Cayman follows the design and development of this mid-engined sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to 2016. There are detailed profiles and evaluation of all Boxster and Cayman derivatives, including 986, 987, 981 and 718. Specifications of the various models are given including entry-level, S, GTS and GT-4. The special Limited Editions, such as the 550 Spyder 40th Anniversary models are also included. The book covers some of the author's international driving experiences at the wheel of Boxster and Cayman including the Bilster Berg race circuit and Tour Auto. There is also an intriguing interview with successful racer Rebecca Jackson, who describes the techniques of Boxster racing and demonstrates the versatility of this best-handling of all Porsche sports cars.
Download or read book Porsche vs Lotus written by Colin Crum and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porsche sells more cars annually and has won more races than any other car company. Lotus is known for its handcrafted cars for both the racetrack and street. Both are well-respected companies with very different histories. How do they stack up against each other? Readers will learn to compare and contrast as they settle this ultimate battle for themselves.
Download or read book Porsche A History of Excellence written by Randy Leffingwell and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other sports car has had a run like Porsches, on the street or on the world's racetracks. This richly illustrated volume tells the story of that fabled marque. Renowned automotive writer and photographer (and Porsche aficionado) Randy Leffingwell focuses his lens on each important model the first 356 to today's Cayman and 911. His pictures, in-depth analyses of each car and its context, and interviews with key personnel comprise a complete, compelling, and often revealing history of the world's premier name in sports cars.
Download or read book Porsche 75th Anniversary written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected covers the key moments, moves, and cars that make Porsche among the world’s greatest and most storied auto manufacturers.
Download or read book Porsche Boxster Cayman written by Peter Morgan and published by Peter Morgan Media. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction in 1996, the Porsche Boxster has established an enviable reputation for versatility and all-round performance capabilities. The Boxster S, introduced for the 2000 model year, elevated this world beating roadster's performance to the top level. An 80 per cent new model arrived for the 2005 model year and reinvented a winning formula. A year later, the long awaited Boxster coupé – the Cayman – set a new benchmark for the Porsche sports car.
Download or read book Porsche written by Dennis Adler and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Porsche: The Classic Era showcases the history of Porsche's iconic air-cooled sports cars and features rare historic images.
Download or read book Porsche Boxster Cayman written by Mark Bennett and published by Peter Morgan Media. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy glove box sized book gives the owner the key information needed to own and maintain the Porsche Boxster. There’s a description of all the model types, basic and not so basic maintenance, tips on how to get the best from the car and sections on customization and improvement. This book aims to give the owner an introduction to the fun of owning a Boxster and is a primer for some of the easier home mechanic tasks.
