Speed Read Porsche 911: The History, Technology and Design Behind Germany's Legendary Sports Car

by Wayne Dempsey

Porsche 911, the latest in Motorbooks' Speed Read series, breaks this immortal rear-engined sports car down into fully illustrated, easy-to-digest chunks that neophytes and experts alike will love.

Strap yourself in, because Motorbooks' latest addition to the Speed Read series has arrived! Speed Read Porsche 911 explores the ins and outs of one of the world’s premier sports cars; see what makes it tick, what makes it work, and how it managed to win so many titles and championships. 

Author Wayne Dempsey examines the creation and design of Porsche’s rear-engined wonder, providing an inside look into every aspect of the 911. Speed Read Porsche 911 reveals the complete 911 story, and with insight from the author's in-depth knowledge, even if you know nothing about racing and sports cars, the never-ending allure of the 911 will win you over.

Beginners are always welcome when you're reading Motorbooks’ Speed Read series. This new line of books look at a subject, and break it down into accessible, compartmentalized sections which are all illustrated with commissioned artwork. The end result is an informative package that's attractive to neophytes, established enthusiasts, and those that are simply curious.

160 pages, Paperback

Published September 18, 2018

Reviews

[Etienne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Let's be honest, if you're going to write a book about a car, you should sit down with the company or whatever and buy copyright for real pictures of that car, because putting drawing of it in replacement of picture... just make you loose a lot of credibility!!

[Theediscerning · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Speed Read, perhaps – but not really a speedy read. Even though everything is reduced to page-long chapters, with attendant box-out factoids in a side column, and a full-colour, full-page illustration for every spread, there is a lot to get through here. And I think there is too much for the claim that this can be read by the layman. It will really appeal to the owner or committed fan, however – and for them this has some fine information, and everything they could want. However, for the rest there remains the fact that all the many chapters often repeat each other over the same few details, and I really do wonder why the designers used cartoons (accurate and decent cartoons, but cartoons) and not photos, in a book that prides itself so much on its visual sense.

[Asera · Rating 2 out of 5]

- I read this book from NetGalley UK in exchange for a fair review. -

I took the chance to read this because the Speed Read series is also targeted toward beginners. Filled with summarised facts with trivia on the side, followed by an illustration on the opposite page.

The book layout is good however I hoped that there were info graphics incorporated so the facts wasn’t going to throw general readers off the deep end but it did. Couldn’t finish it.

Above all, this book would be a nice refresher for a car enthusiast!

[Alex Cotterill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review for a family member that's read. Also, I've driven a Porsche 911 Carrera recently on a super car event day, alongside a Huracan and DB9.

The book contains a large amount of detail regarding the 911 with some useful illustrations and diagrams. Would've been better if the pictures were real rather than just pieces of artwork. I suspect that this will be similar in the Lamborghini book as well.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a must have read for any car enthusiasts especially if your dream car is a Porsche 911
This little read tells the history of this legendary car from conception to its almost demise in the 80s up to the present day.
A must read for fans

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun information about the history of Porsche and various racing events.
My favorite part was the fun facts and historical tidbits.
A great book as an introduction and a fond look back for the enthusiast.

I read this book via Netgalley. The review is my own.

[Cj 888 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, fun easy to go through all the history and info in bite size pieces. With the more simple tid bits, lose on some of the facts and history.