Porsche 911 Performance Handbook, 1963-1998: 3rd Edition
By (Author) Bruce Anderson
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Motorbooks
29th June 2009
8th June 2009
United States
General
Non Fiction
629.2222
Paperback
304
Width 280mm, Height 210mm
938g
The iconic Porsche 911 is a rarity - a world-class performance car that can still be improved. This book shows how anyone with tools and a modicum of skill can make this great car even better, with performance-enhancing tricks, and techniques ranging from subtle to extreme. Focusing solely on the air-cooled cars from 1963 to early 1998, this third edition of the best-selling "Porsche 911 Performance Handbook" provides clearly illustrated, easy to follow instructions for making modifications to any and every working part of the car, from transmission and engine to suspension, brakes, tires, wheels, and more. Author and noted Porsche expert Bruce Anderson offers advice on buying a Porsche 911, custom treatments, and maintenance. A detailed appendices lists tune-up specs, conversion charts, handy formulas and resources, making this an essential and practical reference for any air-cooled Porsche owner and driver.
A respected long-time Porsche expert and qualified Porsche appraiser, Bruce Anderson served as the National Technical Chairman of Porsche Club America from 1981 to 2001, and is currently PCA Senior Technical Advisor. He writes regular technical improvement articles for 911 Porsche World, Porsche Post, Talon Pointe, Christophorus, Porsche Panorama, Excellence.