“…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.”
“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.”
"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"
"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."
“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.”
“Detailed part photos turn this book into an ultimate restoration guide as well as encyclopedic buyer’s reference”
“[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.”
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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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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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