Porsche 911: The Ultimate Sportscar as Cultural Icon

by Ulf Poschardt

The thinking man s sports car: a symbol of the relentless desire for peak power and limitless performance, the Porsche 911 inspires a worldwide ripple effect. When Ferdinand Porsche could not find a sportscar he liked, he decided to build one himself. The rest is history. Jerry Seinfeld collects Porsches, Steve McQueen loved the car. Since its launch, the 911 has built a reputation for itself as the thinking man s sportscar . It is not just a car but a cultural icon with a fanbase spanning young to old, east to west, rich and poor."

240 pages, Hardcover

First published July 24, 2013

Reviews

[David Nikolai Müller]

My second favourite book after the Bible.

[Sebas JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book written by a philosopher and 911 car driver and enthusiast. Explains the evolution of the Porsche 911, the cultural icon this car has become and the reasons behind it. Thoroughly enjoyed it even if it stops at the 991 as this was written before a couple years the 992 series was released.

[Igor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Zu viel Philosophie, zu viel Ironie und zu viele Fachbegriffe für meinen Geschmack. Ich respektiere zwar, dass Herr Poschardt ein angesehener Journalist ist, aber sein Schreibstil sagt mir nicht zu. Ich habe aus diesem Buch nicht viele neue Informationen gewonnen.

[Jorg Wiltink · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book for the Elfer. So familiar in all its ways.

[Jon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I bought this book so I could learn about the 911 history. Perhaps it is me, but I found it a difficult read. So I stopped.

[Kenneth Newbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for any 911 owner or owner want to be.