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Indeed, copies of the green carrera rs book became so highly sought after that some trade hands for thousands of dollars. This book tells the complete story of these remarkable, unheralded sports cars. With the goal to participate in group 4 spezial gt porsche built overall 1,580 units it. Porsche 911 rs book volume 2 now on sale total 911. The porsche connect app is the digital interface to your porsche. Whether youre choosing the basic carrera or the ungodly powerful 911 turbo s, youre treated to power, styling, and a chassis that. Porsche 911 carrera rs interactive ebook virtual motorpix. When those production targets had been met, the lightweight rs was discontinued but the carrera name remained proudly on porsches topoftherange model, which in its new, seriesproduction 911sc form mounted the 210bhp engine in a fullweight, fully trimmed body shell. The new edition of the carrera rs book gained 178 pages over the first, soldout edition of 1992. That first edition is out of print, but this new one contains far more illustrations, details of each car made, etc. The 434page english 2nd edition is numbered and limited to 3,000 copies, clothbound in yellow and protected by a brown cloth slip case.
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This is the much enlarged and vastly improved 2015 edition of the carrera rs book which appeared from the same authors in 1992. A single word bundles everything the brands stands for. The carrera is as close to a standardissue 911 as exists in the models vast, complicated lineup. Because the concept embodies the original porsche virtues of purism, lightweight construction, efficiency and unadulterated driving pleasure. This is a beautiful book with page after page of lush details and tons of interesting photos. The limited edition of only 3000 copies sold out a very long time ago, and the book became one of the most sought after porsche books ever, reaching prices up to 2000 and more. With only 964 books printed, get your copy quickly. If you are a potential buyer of a genuine rs it is silly to suggest that you cannot afford this book you need this.
The most desirable porsche 911 in history, and one of the greatest handling cars the 20th century was fortunate enough to witness. Porsches homologation 911 for group 4 racing proved hugely popular with all 500 examples selling straight away, so. It is detailed, easy to read and well presented and we highly recommend it. It was the most comprehensive tome ever written on the rs model. Other 2012 porsche 911related models are still built on the type 997 platform. Carrera rs book describes the origin of the carrera legend, which is followed by a portrayal of earlier carrera types. Heres why the gt3 rs is the ultimate porsche 911 i recently drove the monstrous porsche 911 gt3 rs. The porsche carrera rs was nothing short of a race car for the street, and even porsche themselves were not shy about bragging so when the car was first released. With its classic rear ducktail spoiler, special livery and uniquely flared rear arches, it has often been replicated so great is its popularity among porsche fans.
The history, design and perfomance of the porsche 911 carrera rs 2. However, no one will ever mistake this black righthanddrive model for anything but. Some 3 years ago, georg konradsheim and thomas gruber took up the challenge to republish the book. This seemingly timeless car was unveiled in europe in late 1963 at the frankfurt, germany, auto show, and went on sale in america in 1965. This is the ultimate book on the ultimate vintage 911 petrolicious. The appropriately named type 911 platform presents the 2012 porsche 911 carrera as well as carrera s as a lower, lighter and more powerful rearengined vehicle. This is the ultimate book on the ultimate vintage 911. We cover literature for porsche 19501998, we are specialized in 356, 911 and 959 porsche carrera rs sales brochure 1972. Celebrating the existence of the most revered porsche 911, the rs book features test drives in every generation of the iconic sportscar, with allnew head to head tests and ultimate guides to complement your essential book to the breathtaking porsche 911 rennsport. The new carrera rs collectors book is the latest and greatest edition stemming from the famed soldout porsche carrera rs books published. This exquisite example was purchased new in italy, and remained with the same owner who enjoyed occasionally racing the car even during his transition to the united kingdom. The carrera rs clone backdate is complete after the front bumper install this week. The name commemorates the companys success in the carrera panamericana race. Original brochure porsche auto advertising for sale ebay.
Porsches popular 911 model range has evolved hugely over the years, but a few iconic models stand out head and shoulders above the rest. Revealing porsches sight into the future, a second gasolineelectric hybrid has joined the cayenne s hybrid. Porsche 911 19631989 porsche 930 19751989 porsche 964 19891993 porsche 993 19931998 porsche 996 19982004. The unique selling point of the porsche 911 carrera rs interactive ebook is that the reader will be able to activate videos of the car in action, as well as various sound clips and interviews with porsche engineers, designers and racing drivers directly from the pages of the book. Written by glen smale, award winning photojournalist and author.
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