What Critics Are Saying...
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“…when Snodgrass set out to relate the planning, engineering, styling, and development history of the Type 930, he used his own work [Carrera 2.7] as his benchmark. Then he reset it a great deal higher with his latest book Turbo 3.0. This work – throughout – tends to humble the word ‘encyclopedic’ as Snodgrass explores every element of turbocharging and the turbocharged Porsche 911 in detailed photos, diagrams, and documents.”
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“It is as if it’s 1975 all over again, with a twist Snodgrass’s mammoth book has taken something familiar and made it an original, much as Porsche did when it transformed the 911 into the 930. As a reference book, the roots are permanent. As a time machine it’s a bargain.”
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"Carrera 2.7 is one of those Porsche books you just cannot put down. It is a perfect example of how to write a modern super detailed and beautifully designed text on a specific car.” “excels in terms of research, writing style, design and the huge amount of contemporary and studio photography” “a fantastic work and an essential for any serious Porsche book collector"
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"Before reading Carrera 2.7, I had always considered the model to be a tiny aspect of the Porsche 911 story, a stop gap model that bridged the gap between the iconic 2.7RS and the start of the EFI 3.0 and 3.2 litre cars. While that may be one way to consider the model, Ryan Snodgrass’ comprehensive book shows just how pivotal the ‘Euro Carrera’ 2.7 model was, both in the influence over subsequent models and the effect on the 930."
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“Although primarily focused on the MFI-equipped Carrera 2.7, this book will also prove valuable to enthusiasts of any of the Porsche 911 and 930 Turbo models produced during the mid-1970s.”
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“Detailed part photos turn this book into an ultimate restoration guide as well as encyclopedic buyer’s reference”
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“[Turbo 3.0], the second book by Parabolica Press, can excite without exception and starts where the story of the Carrera 2.7 ended. Thus, the title is a logical successor and raises the quality of implementation to a barely conceivable level. …a more comprehensive representation of a model is hardly possible. … A complete Porsche library cannot be without any of these books, in which the important milestones of the still early Porsche 911 era are documented in detail.”
Latest News
Turbo 3.0 Book Wins MOTORWORLD Buchpreis
May 23, 2019
The Turbo 3.0 book wins first place in the coveted MOTORWORLD BUCHPREIS for the Markenbuch category (best book for a single brand), which honors the best car books of the year. The award ceremony took place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 inside the Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors showroom at the Motorworld Stuttgart V8 Hotel in Böblingen, Germany.
For almost 20 years, noted automotive historian and journalist Jürgen Lewandowski has presided over the Autobuchpreis which honors the best works produced each year on automotive and motorsports topics. For 2018, MOTORWORLD Group became the primary sponsor for the Autobuchpreis, hosting the event and judging team of Jürgen Lewandowksi (chairman of the jury), Andreas Dünkel (Motorworld Group Chairman), Mark N. Backé (Grand Basel Chairman), Vittorio Strosek (Strosek Design), Michael Stoschek (Brose Chairman), Christian Steiger (Classic Cars Editor-in-Chief), Dr. Andreas Kaufmann (Leica Camera Chairman) and Robertino Wild (Capricorn Chairman).
Turbo 3.0 Wins Significant Independent Book Publisher Award
May 02, 2019
We are honored that the Turbo 3.0 book not only won an IPPY Gold medal at the 2019 Independent Book Publisher Awards, but the overall win within one of eight "Outstanding Books of the Year" categories was special, tying for the Best Book Arts Craftsmanship category. This award is extra meaningful as all books published by independent publishers around the world were eligible, not just within the narrow field of automotive books. Tough competition for sure!
The IPPY “rewards those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing,” with the judging criteria “based on quality of content, originality, design, and production with an emphasis on innovation and social relevance.” The eight overall Outstanding Books of the Year categories choose books from "regular entries for being the most heartfelt, unique, outspoken and/or experimental."
Many thanks to all the contributors to the success of the Turbo 3.0 book: art director Richard Baron; cover artist Guy Allen; cutaway illustrator Makoto Ouchi; photographers Claus Bachl, Michael Furman, and Randy Wells; editors Jonathan Stein and Mary Snodgrass; designer of our first book style Christoph Mäder; prepress support from iocolor with Stephanie Lock, John Bailey, and Gary Hawkey; and the printer Artron Art Group.
Published by Parabolica Press, Turbo 3.0 was officially available for purchase in October 2018. The 23rd Annual IPPY Awards ceremony will be held in New York City on May 28, 2019.
Elferspot Turbo 3.0 Book Raffle - Ends May 15, 2019
April 11, 2019
Porsche enthusiast site Elferspot is offering a RARE opportunity to win a copy of the epic Turbo 3.0 book until May 15, 2019. Not only that, they created a quick video to showcase the book for those who have never seen it in person. See more details about the contest on the Elferspot website.
Porsche Fahrer – Turbo 3.0 Book Review
March 08, 2019
Review of the Turbo 3.0 book in Porsche Fahrer's February 2019 issue:
Manchmal, wenn Geld und Zeit keine Rolle spielen, entsteht große Kunst, ohne dass die Limitierungen des wirklichen Lebens ihr Schranken auferlegen. Und mit viel Glück wird ein Buch wie Ryan Snodgrass’ Magnum Opus zum Thema 911 Turbo daraus.
Die Masse von 1500 Bildern und Informationen auf 536 Seiten hat das Zeug, den Betrachter/Leser zu erschlagen: Wo beginnen, wenn schon das Kapitel „Accessoires“, angefangen beim korrekten Bordwerkzeug bis hin zum passenden 911-Koffer-satz der Firma Volz, 18 Seiten umfasst? Wohlgemerkt, es geht nur um den Dreiliter-Urturbo der Modelljah- re 1975 bis 1977! Natürlich ist es spannend, die Entwicklung des 911 Turbo nachzuvollziehen, aber richtig aufregend wird es, wenn Text und Bilder tief und detailreich bis hin zum Aufnäher der Sicherheitsgurte in Technik, Ausstattung und Produktion eintauchen. Snodgrass hat sich die Mühe gemacht, auch Sonderanfertigungen und Spezialmodelle zu zeigen, die Spuren im Rennsport nachzuzeichnen und zu guter Letzt JEDEN gebauten 911 Turbo 3.0 mit Farbe, Innenausstattung, Reifentyp bei Auslieferung, Extras etc. aufzulisten. Wenn das Geld also nicht für einen Urturbo reicht, sind 395 Dollar für die Standardausgabe dieses Standardwerks perfekt angelegtes Geld. Ein besseres Buch zum Thema wird es auf absehbare Zeit nicht geben. Fünf Sterne!
 Carrera 2.7 Limited Edition |
 Carrera 2.7 Publisher's Edition |
 Turbo 3.0 Limited Edition |
 Turbo 3.0 Publisher's Edition |
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| Retail Price (before tax) |
$250 USD |
$350 USD
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$395 USD | $595 USD |
| Estimated European Price (including VAT/duty/import) | 260 EUR |
399 EUR
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399 EUR | 599 EUR |
| Numbered Copies | 2,500 | 300 (Signed) | 2,500 | 300 (Signed) |
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Not Yet Available | Not Yet Available |
| Language | English | English | English | English |
| Pages | 406 pages | 406 pages + 16 page Supplement |
536 pages | 536 pages + 20 page Supplement |
| Photos | 684 color photos 146 b/w photos 50 illustrations |
684 color photos 146 b/w photos 50 illustrations |
1,113 color photos 315 b/w photos 60 illustrations |
1,113 color photos 315 b/w photos 60 illustrations |
| Word Count | > 85,000 words | > 85,000 words | > 115,000 words | > 115,000 words |
| Cover Material | Mexico Blue Linen |
India Red Linen |
Lime Green Linen |
Continental Orange Linen |
| Case | Art Slipcase | Art Slipcase | Art Slipcase | Art Clamshell Box |
| Special Features | None | 16-page Supplement | None | 20-page Supplement + special archival folder containing historical Turbo material |
| Supplement | None | Behind the Scenes (Part 1) | None | Behind the Scenes (Part 2) |
| Index | None | Yes | None | None |
| Errata | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Printing | 4C + spot color + flood varnish | 4C + spot color + flood varnish | 4C (wide-gamut ink) + three spot varnishes | 4C (wide-gamut ink) + three spot varnishes |
| Paper | acid-free, archival semi-coated matte paper (150 gsm) |
acid-free, archival semi-coated matte paper (150 gsm) |
acid-free, archival matte silk paper (170 gsm) |
acid-free, archival matte silk paper (170 gsm) |
| Size | 10.6 × 12.28 inches 27.0 × 31.2 cm |
10.6 × 12.28 inches 27.0 × 31.2 cm |
10 ¾ × 12 ¾ inches 27.3 × 32.4 cm |
11 ¼ × 13 ¼ inches 28.6 × 33.7 cm |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) | 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| ISBN | 978-0-9962682-8-8 | 978-0-9962682-0-2 | 978-0-9962682-4-0 | 978-0-9962682-6-4 |
| Availability | October 2015 | October 2015 | August 2018 | August 2018 |
| Ordering | Buy Now | SOLD OUT | ORDER | ORDER |
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