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"If I build a car that gives me satisfaction, then there must be others with the same sort of dreams who would be prepared to buy such a car."
- Ferry Porsche

Porsche: The Legend is filled from start to finish with striking full -- and double-page color photographs of Porsche models-from the first 356 Roadster to the latest Cayenne S UV.

The book is organized chronologically by model and includes the famous 911, 964, 993, 996 and 997.

All the most significant variations are here, among them the Carrera, Cabriolet, Targa, Passo, RS, Turbo, Roadster, Boxster, Speedster, Extreme Sport, GT3 and GT3 RS, 2.5 and the more recent Cayman. Rare and collectible models such as the 550 Spyder, the Carrera GT and the 959 are also featured.

Introductory sections tell the history and development of each model line. There are complete performance and technical specifications. Readers will learn how various car models evolved from past successes.

No other automobiles have inspired as much emotion, respect and imitation as Porsches. Aficionados, owners, collectors and racing fans will revel in this book's complete data and exhilarating visuals.

Among the many featured cars:

356(No.1)1100 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet 964 Speedster 996 Targa 993 Carrera RS 3.8 997 GT3 RS 930S Turbo Targa 996 GT2 2004 914/6 924 Turbo 944 Cabriolet 968 928 GTS Boxster S3.2 2003 Cayenne Turbo Cayman S

Highlights:

All major models and their variations Performance and technical specifications Seldom-seen one-offs and other rarities The story of each model's development More than 650 dazzling full-color photos Rear, side, front and under-the-hood perspectives Detailing and furnishings up close "In the driver's seat" views of consoles Exhilarating on-the-road pictures.

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Library Journal Review

Since its 1931 founding, the German automobile manufacturer Porsche has been producing sports cars and custom-made racing machines that compete at the highest levels. In both areas, the manufacturer has a track record of wins by a large margin. Reggiani's (Racing Maseratis) coffee-table-type tome celebrates the Porsche ethos with more than 650 double-page color photos depicting models ranging from the first 356 Roadster to the latest Cayenne SUV. It is a fine homage to a fine automobile, with glossy paper and excellent production quality, but it is marred by a flimsy binding that is unlikely to stand up to more than a couple of trips through the book-return slot before needing repair. Given that a WorldCat search produces some 33 titles published on Porsche road cars over the years, many libraries probably already own one or more of these survey volumes. That factor, as well as this book's price, makes this a nonessential purchase for many libraries. But because it is a high-quality book filled with wonderful photos, facts, technical specifications, and rare models, it should be a mandatory purchase for specialized transportation libraries.-Eric C. Shoaf, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

This book's format is oversize, and its actual physical weight is staggering, but this beautifully illustrated, extremely informative history-tribute to an iconic make of car is an absolute feast. The Porsche was born in Austria in 1948 (although the factory would soon relocate to Germany), the father being the son of the famous Ferdinand Porsche, who had brought the world the Volkswagen Beetle; the son's idea was along the same lines as that standing behind the Beetle, in this case, to make a sports car affordable for many. Porsche mass production began in 1950. The first model, the 356, became almost an instant classic in automotive history. Arrangement here is by model, with the chapter on the legendary 911 model (which was introduced in 1963 and recognized as one of the most significant automobiles ever made) lying at the heart of the book. In all chapters, text and illustrations are in a compatible and mutually beneficial marriage. A book for car enthusiasts to get lost in.--Hooper, Brad Copyright 2007 Booklist

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Giancarlo Reggiani is a photojournalist who specializes in classic race cars. His previous books were written on the Ferrari, the Maserati and the Lancia.