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Porsche: Excellence Was Expected : The Complete History Of Porsche Sports And Racing Cars (An Automobile Quarterly Library Serie
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Since 1977 Karl Ludvigsen'S Excellence Was Expected Has Been Regarded As The Definitive Work On Porsche History. In This Masterwork Ludvigsen Presents The Inner Workings, Masterpieces And Failures Of An Independent Automaker That Has Exerted A Disproportionately Powerful Influence On The Automotive Industry. Remarkable Both For Its Breadth Of Coverage And Its Technical Depth, Excellence Was Expected Covers Every Porsche Road And Racing Car From The Company'S Beginnings Through The Development Of The 2009 Panamera.In This First Revision Since 2003, Ludvigsen Has Updated The Threevolume Set Through 2008, Including Five Augmented Chapters, Five Completely New Chapters, And 230 New Images. The Five New Chapters Feature Fullcolor Artwork Throughout And Cover The Rs Spyder, The Cayman, The Type 997, The 997Based Gt Racers And The Panamera. He Also Looks Closely At Wendelin Wiedeking'S Financially Savvy Stewardship Of The Porsche Company Through The First Decade Of The Twentyfirst Century.With This New Edition, Excellence Was Expected Remains The Definitive Archetypal Marque History (Autocar) That It Was In Its First Edition. And Karl Ludvigsen Continues To Set The Bar High For Automotive Historians, Just As The Company He Chronicles Continues To Shape Our Very Definition Of The Term Sports Car.New For The 2008 Edition* 257 New Or Revised Pages And 230 New Photos* Five New Full Color Chapters Covering The Rs Spyder, The Cayman, The Type 997 Production And Gt Cars, And The Panamera* Updated Coverage Of The Boxster, The Type 996, The Cayenne And The Carrera Gt* Updated Competition Victories Appendix
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Porsche: Excellence Was Expected'? A: The book primarily focuses on the complete history of Porsche sports and racing cars, detailing the company's impact on the automotive industry through its successes and failures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Porsche: Excellence Was Expected' is Karl E. Ludvigsen, a respected automotive historian.
- Q: What updates are included in the latest edition of the book? A: The latest edition includes 257 new or revised pages, 230 new photos, and five new full-color chapters covering recent Porsche models and developments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Porsche history? A: Yes, the book is comprehensive and suitable for both enthusiasts and newcomers, providing detailed insights and engaging narratives about Porsche's evolution.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which enhances its durability and presentation.
- Q: How many pages does 'Porsche: Excellence Was Expected' contain? A: The book contains a total of 322 pages.
- Q: When was this book originally published? A: The book was originally published on January 1, 1977.
- Q: Does the book cover racing cars as well as road cars? A: Yes, the book covers both Porsche road cars and racing cars, providing a thorough exploration of their histories.
- Q: What features make this book a definitive work on Porsche history? A: The book is considered definitive due to its extensive research, technical depth, and the author's expertise, along with its updated content in the latest edition.
- Q: Are there any notable chapters in the new edition? A: Yes, notable new chapters include coverage of the RS Spyder, Cayman, Type 997 production and GT cars, and the Panamera, featuring full-color artwork.