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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
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!
Turbo 3.0 a finalist for MPG's Best of the Year
February 16, 2019
We are thrilled that Ryan Snodgrass' Turbo 3.0 book has just been nominated as a finalist in the Book category for Motoring Press Guild's 2018 MPG Excellence in Automotive Journalism Awards. In MPG's own words, the "annual celebration of excellence is intended to inspire automotive journalists, both present and future, to produce work of the highest professional caliber in specific categories."
It's an honor to just be nominated for such a prestigious award in the world of automotive journalism. Congratulations to the other finalists in the Book category:
- Hurley: From the Beginning by Sean Cridland
- Twice Around the Clock – The Yanks at Le Mans Vol. I-III by Tim Considine
Hurley is an absolutely fantastic read on one of America's greatest racing drivers, written directly in partnership with Mr. Haywood himself. I haven't seen Twice Around the Clock yet, but I've pre-ordered a copy as it looks like it will provide great insight into the history of American drivers at Le Mans.
Interestingly, MPG finalist nominations run deep with those involved in the Turbo 3.0 project. Richard Baron, the Designer/Art Director for the Turbo 3.0 book, also worked on the MPG nominated Hurley book. And Randy Wells—a 2018 MPG finalist in the Featured Video category for his film ICARUS—photographed many shots that appeared in the Turbo 3.0 book.
The winners in each category will be announced during the awards dinner on February 24th at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Good luck to all.
Flat 6 — Turbo 3.0 Review
February 12, 2019
Review of the Turbo 3.0 book in Flat6 magazine's January 2019 issue:
Pas moins de 536 pages, plus de 1500 photos et illustrations pour la plupart jamais publiées, voici un ouvrage majeur sur la 911 Turbo 3.0. Pour tout savoir, tout décoder du modèle emblématique du milieu des seventies.
Ryan Snodgrass n’en est pas à son coup d’essai, après avoir écrit et publié en 2015 un ouvrage de 416 pages sur la Carrera 2.7 mondialement reconnu, il a décidé de s’attaquer à la Turbo 3.0 avec succès. Bien sûr le livre est en anglais, mais très facile à lire, et vraiment complet. Toute l’histoire de la Turbo est fidèlement racontée, chaque couleur, chaque option, chaque couleur ou tissu de siège y sont fidèlement répertoriés. Si vous êtes ou avez été propriétaire de cette icône de l’automobile, ou si vous en avez rêvé et que vous en rêvez encore, vous vous devez d’avoir cet ouvrage dans votre bibliothèque, Vous ne pourrez plus dire : « je ne savais pas ».
Rough English translation:
No less than 536 pages, more than 1500 photos and illustrations for the most part ever published, here is a major work on the 911 Turbo 3.0. To know everything, to decode the emblematic model of the middle of the seventies.
Ryan Snodgrass is not at his first attempt, after writing and published in 2015 a book of 416 pages on the world famous Carrera 2.7, he decided to tackle the Turbo 3.0 successfully. Of course the book is in English, but very easy to read, and really complete. The whole history of the Turbo is faithfully told, every color, every option, every color or seat fabric is faithfully listed. If you are or have been the owner of this car icon, or if you have dreamed of it and still dream of it, you owe it to yourself to have it in your library. You will not be able to say, "I did not know".
 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
March 2018 August 2018 |
March 2018 August 2018 |
| Ordering | Buy Now | SOLD OUT | ORDER | ORDER |
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