Review by 9Once Plus magazine of the Turbo 3.0 book:

Ryan Snodgrass, entusiasta del mundo del automóvil especializado end Porsche, acaba de publicar su segundo libro dedicado esta vez a los 911 Turbo 3.0 y que cuenta con un total de 536 páginas y 1.508 fotografías, la mitad de ellas nunca antes publicadas. Un libro fantástico e imprescindible para cualquier propietario, historiador o restaurador, que tiene muchísima información sacada de los archivos de Porsche. Todo ello le ha valido el [nominación para] "Motoring Book of the Year 2018". Pero si queréis un ejemplar tendréis que daros prisa porque se trata de una edición limitada de 2.500 ejemplares que tiene un precio de €399.

Rough English translation:

Ryan Snodgrass, enthusiast of the world of the specialized automobile Porsche, has just published his second book dedicated this time to the 911 Turbo 3.0 which has a total of 536 pages and 1,508 photographs, half of them never before published. A fantastic and essential book for any owner, historian or restorer, with much of information the sourced from the Porsche Archives. All this has earned him [a nomination] for "Motoring Book of the Year 2018". But if you want a copy you will have to hurry because it is a limited edition of 2,500 copies that has a price of €399.

Review by Porsche Road & Race of the Turbo 3.0 book:

Amongst its numerous attributes, Porsche sports cars have always been about performance, engineering, innovation and being different. From the production of the very first sports car to bear the Porsche name, the 356 which came into this world in 1948, the company has strived to excel with each successive model. In this same mould, the 911 Turbo 3.0 is just one of Porsche’s many milestone achievements that have set this manufacturer apart from the rest of the motor industry.

In the same way that the Atlantic salmon swims upstream against the strong flow of a river to reach the headwaters to spawn, so too has Porsche avoided the easy path to achieve its goals. Many motor manufacturers might claim to have pursued similar ideals over the years, but few have come close to achieving these as consistently as Porsche has done. When the 356 was launched, its design was just so far ahead of anything else on the market, and being streamlined and lightweight, it soon started beating much more powerful rivals in motorsport. When it was replaced by the 911 model, racing drivers and teams loyal to Porsche continued to compete, giving the new model excellent exposure. It was the company’s success with the 917/10 and 917/30 turbocharged race cars though, that encouraged Porsche to experiment with turbocharging the 911’s 6-cylinder engine.

Apart from Porsche’s success with the Carrera 4-cam 4-cylinder engine in the 1950s and early 1960s, the most notable big step forward for Porsche, was in turbocharging the 911 engine. A number of manufacturers had dabbled with the concept, some had mild success even, but no other manufacturer came close to achieving what Porsche did with this technology. When Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann suggested hooking up a turbo to the 6-cylinder 911 engine, many questioned whether this would be manageable, or even if it could work in the passenger car market. History tells us that the 911 Turbo 3.0 launched in 1975 was the big breakthrough that saw Porsche’s sports cars grab the market’s attention. Many sports car loving kids around the world will happily admit to having had a poster on their bedroom wall of the Turbo 3.0 at some point (the Editor included).

Production of the 911 had fallen from a high in 1973 (15,438 units), around the time of the Carrera RS introduction, dropping 47% to a low in 1975 (8189 units). With the launch of the Turbo 3.0 in the spring of 1975, sales of all 911s began to climb again to 10,677 units in 1976 and 13,793 units in 1977. Not only was the Turbo 3.0 flying off the showroom floor, but Porsche was also writing history on the race tracks of the world with its 934 and 934.5 models. Put simply, turbocharging the 911 6-cylinder engine transformed the company from a little Stuttgart manufacturer into a serious contender around the world with both its road and race cars.

It should be remembered that Porsche launched the Turbo 3.0 at a time when other sports car manufacturers were facing bankruptcy, dramatic drops in sales, and increasing demand for cleaner running vehicles. In the face of such daunting odds, the Turbo 3.0 made everyone sit up and notice, from customers to race teams, from rival manufacturers to business and financial commentators. Many thought Porsche would fall on its face, but the reverse happened, and we can probably thank Porsche for being so brave in the face of the oil crisis, and for giving us the 911 Turbo 3.0 model.

The book, Turbo 3.0, written by Ryan Snodgrass and published by Parabolica Press, is an outstanding piece of work. The book’s narrow remit is precisely its strength, because if you are the lucky owner of a 911 Turbo 3.0, then you would not need any other book on this subject on your bookshelf. This exhaustive volume endeavours to cover everything an owner, restorer, historian or enthusiast would want to know about the dawn of Porsche’s turbocharged supercar. Turbo 3.0 covers not only Porsche’s historic 3.0-litre Turbo, but also the development of production-based turbocharged race cars by examining the Carrera RSR Turbo 2.14 and Turbo RSR 934/934.5 race cars.

In a letter from the author that accompanies each book, Snodgrass tells the reader that it was his desire to raise the bar for quality and research, in the publication of top-line books. He has indeed succeeded in achieving both goals, admirably. Without any doubt, this is one of the best researched books on the subject of Porsche production cars yet, and the quality of writing and presentation, ensure that it will stand out in the market. But the book is no lightweight, comprising 512 pages, and with book dimensions of 280 x 320 mm tall, this is a substantial piece of work, but be assured, you won’t find a better piece of research and writing on this model anywhere.

Individual chapters cover: Turbocharging Roots; Porsche Turbo Arrives; Drivetrain; Rolling Chassis; Body; Interior…and much more. There is a chapter devoted to motorsport, and then separate sections covering Accessories, Literature, and Production Data with several Appendices closing out the book. As a Turbo 3.0 owner or enthusiast, you will not want to be without this book, as for example, from page 452-497 the author has listed the production data on all 2819 Turbo 3.0 chassis. After this follows many pages giving Production Changes: Engine; Gearbox; Rolling Chassis, and much more.

This is truly a comprehensive, all-inclusive publication and you will be glad that you have a copy on your bookshelf. The book is offset printed on the highest-quality paper and enclosed within a protective slipcase, but only 2500 individually numbered hardcover copies of the Turbo 3.0: Limited Edition will be sold.

If you really want to get the full works, then the exclusive Turbo 3.0: Publisher’s Edition is offered in an individually signed and numbered series and limited to just 300 copies. Only available direct from Parabolica Press, the Publisher’s Edition differs from the Limited Edition with several unique and extra special surprise features included within a bespoke clamshell box designed specifically for the Publisher’s Edition. Additionally, the Publisher’s Edition carries on Parabolica Press’s theme of offering a “behind the scenes” look into aspects for how each book is produced. The Turbo 3.0 Behind the Scenes Supplement continues where the Carrera 2.7: Publisher’s Edition Supplement left off by exploring the deep research necessary to produce books at this level, peering through the viewfinder of several photographers and, finally, understanding how artistic concepts become reality for several commissioned illustrations.

The purchase price is not insignificant, but you will not be pleased when they are all sold out, so get your copy now!

Porsche Klassik magazine printed a short preview of the Turbo 3.0 book in its latest November, 2018 issue #14 (02.2018) (see rough English translation), with notice that the more in-depth review will appear in the following Porsche Klassik #15 issues to be released in Spring 2019. 

Turbo, Turbo über alles

Ryan Snodgrass hat vor zwei Jahren die [Carrera 2.7 MFI] Bibel geschrieben und nun überrascht der Software-Ingenieur mit einem opulenten Band über den 911 Turbo 3.0, der auf 536 Seiten wirklich alles Ober den ersten Elfer mit Turboaufladung und dessen Rennvariante 934 erzählt. In der auf 300 Exemplare limitierten Luxus-Variante für 595 Dollar ist das 5.8 Kilogramm schwere Werk mit seinen 536 Seiten Umfang das Referenzwerk schlechthin — die auf 2.500 Exemplare beschrankte Normal-Ausgabe kostet 395 Dollar. Wir werden in der nächsten Ausgabe von PORSCHE KLASSIK diesem außergewöhnlichen Buch und seinem Autoren eine größere Geschichte widmen.

Rough English translation:

Turbo, Turbo over everything

Ryan Snodgrass wrote the [Carrera 2.7 MFI] bible two years ago and now the software engineer surprises us with an opulent volume about the 911 Turbo 3.0, which on 536 pages really tells everything about the first 911 with turbocharging and its racing variant 934. In the limited to 300 copies luxury [Publisher's Edition] version for 595 dollars, the 5.8 kilogram heavy work with its 536 pages per volume is the reference work par excellence - the normal [Limited Edition] is restricted to 2,500 copies and costs 395 dollars. In the next issue of PORSCHE KLASSIK we will dedicate a larger story to this extraordinary book and its author.

The Turbo 3.0 book has been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Automobile Club's "Specialist Book Of The Year" 2018, one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive publishing industry. The winner will be announced at the annual awards event, hosted October 31st by respected broadcaster and journalist Simon Taylor at the Club’s historic Pall Mall clubhouse.

“We never fail to be amazed at the quality and variety of titles that our experienced judges propose for the Awards, and this year is no exception,” said Peter Read, the Club’s Motoring Committee Chairman.

"Ryan Snodgrass' masterpiece is the future of automotive publishing."
         — Ben Horton, Horton Books

Nominees shortlisted for RAC's 2018 Specialist Motoring Book of the Year Award include:

• Daimler Days Volume 3 - More Than a Celebration of 100 Years of Daimler Motor Cars
  Brian E. Smith
• Inside Track: Phil Hill, Ferrari's American World Champion - His Story, His Photography. Volume 1 1927 – 1967
  Phil Hill with Doug Nye
• Reid Railton: Man of Speed
  Karl Ludvigsen
• Jim Clark: The Best of the Best
  David Tremayne
• Gaston Grümmer The Art of Carrosserie
  Philippe Gaston Grümmer and Laurent Friry
• Turbo 3.0: Porsche's First Turbocharged Supercar
  Ryan Snodgrass

The judging panel consists of of six experts who are totally independent of the Royal Automobile Club and represent the UK’s most informed motoring literary critics. The judges include Gordon Cruickshank (Motor Sport magazine), Mark Dixon (editor of Octane magazine), Ben Horton (independent motoring bookseller Hortons Books), Mick Walsh (editor of Classic & Sports Car), Christian Whitehead (motoring department of London bookstore Foyles) and Tom Wiltshire (book reviewer for Auto Express).

Review of the Turbo 3.0 book in 000 Magazine, issue 006/Summer 2018, by Kerry Morse:

A few months ago, I picked up a rather large package at the post office, brought it home and—it being the end of a long day—put it aside. After dinner, I opened the box and discovered a book full of boost.

You may be familiar with author Ryan Snodgrass’ freshman effort, Carrera 2.7, a first-rate reference book that fit right in with the new edition of Carrera RS from TAG. Both titles are considered go-to-books for settling matters of originality, and there was every reason to expect that the long-awaited sophomore offering from Snodgrass would follow the established format.

This time, however, Snodgrass enlisted as art director Richard Baron, whose body of work would fill a few bookshelves. Baron’s stylistic shift has given Turbo 3.0 a separate identity, in much the same way that a 1976 911 differs from a 1976 930. The core remains, but the differences are immediately apparent and very pleasing.

The organization seen in the previously mentioned books was used to form this one’s structure: chassis numbers, color codes, optional equipment, promotional campaigns, literature, tool kits, racing variations. All are where they should be, along with a narrative of the concept, development, introduction, and production run for 1975–1977. A more suitable title for this comprehensive study is The Really Big Book of the 3.0 Liter Turbo.

Turbo 3.0 is offered in a Limited Edition with a print run of 2,500, priced at $395, and the Publisher’s Edition of 300 for $595. Between the two, I feel Snodgrass got the print runs wrong: With its extra supplement and archival features, the Publisher’s Edition is so far superior to the Limited Edition that that additional $200 should be considered a smart move. When the 300 editions are gone, I expect to see the prices get up to a couple of grand on the various online outlets—and I don’t need a Magic 8 Ball to convince me this is a certainty.

One of the clever design aspects of the Publisher’s Edition involves the supplement and the archival folder. Think of the book as a published DVD, where you scroll down the menu and click on the special features box. The supplement takes the reader through a behind-the-scenes look at how the book was put together—it’s informative while avoiding any self-congratulatory traps.

Reference books often take up shelf space without justifying their presence. After the initial excitement while surveying such books, they’re usually put away because few of these reference titles are enjoyable no matter how engaging their overall story. The details might be accurate, but a lack of context robs them of the emotional connection that gives them meaning and allows them to evoke memories like your first car or first kiss—which can provoke an awareness that life is ever changing. For me, Turbo 3.0is just such a catalyst, one that prompted me to revisit a rewarding array of experience. 

For those who can recall the early to mid 1970s, there was a great deal of unpleasantness, both in general life but especially in a car culture plagued by environmental issues, oil shortages, mandatory smog equipment, and a lethargic attitude toward design. For many of us who were VW enthusiasts, modifications were a way of life—and the aftermarket was an escape. We followed the major sportscar races, and we were thrilled by the 917s and successes of Follmer and Donohue. But, given a choice between a new 911 and a 914-6, it was the VolksPorsche that spoke to us. Few remember that, by 1973, the 911 was considered an old man’s car, one owned by aerospace engineers and dentists. Long before it was a deemed a class or “iconic,” the 911 shape had looked the same for almost a decade. In contrast, the 914, especially the “Six,” was a youth statement. It was different and almost within reach financially…almost.

Remember, too, that the 911 ST and 911 Carrera RS were not road legal in the U.S. Unless you read AutoWeek or Road & Track, those 911s didn’t exist. The news traveled considerably slower back then, and print magazines were often three months behind in delivering the latest trends from over the pond. When the 911 Turbo was announced, BMW had already produced the 2002 Turbo and a few U.K. manufacturers made attempts, but none of these ever hit our shores—so this market was unprepared for one of the most influential cars to ever reach production.

Porsche was not only build a road-legal 911 with forced induction, it would provide a version for the U.S. One of the strengths of the new 911 Turbo came about because of a change in safety regulations that required alteration to the bumpers. Design chief Tony Lapine and crew got it right and then some, transforming the 911’s aura and making it cool again. We didn’t just have a 911 and 911S we even had a Carrera with rear spoiler—but it was the Turbo we all wanted, knowing damn well only a few of us would ever own one.

This is where Snodgrass and his book come in. They bring all of the memories back—the anticipation, the yearning, and, most of all, the first time I drove a Turbo, in 1976, when a friend trusted me with his new car for a couple of days. Silver on tourist delivery plates, it was beautiful. It was also, as I was quick to learn, one of the most dangerous cars ever built. Learning about turbo lag was a new experience, and boost was to be respected—because you absolutely had to know when the power was about to come on. What really caught my attention were brakes, because brake pads the same size as those introduced on the 1969 911S were no expected to stop the boostmobile. Even so, I loved every moment in that car—and Snodgrass’ book provided an emotional ticket back to those times.

What distinguishes the 930 from almost every other Porsche is its cultural influence. When the word “turbo” came up in conversation, chances were high that it was in reference to a Porsche. The impact the 930 had when it came to extending the lifespan of many used 911s cannot be overstated. Dealers sold thousands of 930 flares, and the aftermarket quickly offered up complete body kits in fiberglass to give your 1966 912 that “Turbo look.” No Porsche model—before or since—has made the singular impact that the Turbo in its original, 3.0-liter form did.

The high point of the Publisher’s Edition may be its archival folder, which has accurate reproductions of internal memos, production numbers, FIA documents, a price listing for each model, photos, and color proof sheets. 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 permantent. As a time machine it’s a bargain.

Review by Mark Wiggington in Sports Car Market, September 2018:

“Exhaustive” doesn’t even begin to describe Ryan Snodgrass or his opus on the Porsche 930 3.0 Turbo. Let’s start near the back, on p. 452. Here, along with a handy production-data decoder for the model, is an exhaustive list of EVERY 930 from 1975 to 1977, including paint, interior, engine, gearbox, tires, distributor, de- livery and completion date — plus a synopsis of installed equipment. This level of detail is emblematic of Snodgrass’ work. He is a former software engineer, and his love of Porsches led him to start his writing career with Carrera 2.7, now followed by Turbo 3.0.

It’s a thick, 10.5-pound, beautifully printed, designed and written book on the car that Porsche used to repudiate the awful cars that came out of the mid-1970s, when fuel economy and safety were the highest representation of the art, and performance was an ugly stepchild. Using turbo technology and knowledge gained from racing the 917, the Carrera 3.0 was an antidote to the times.

While only 2,819 of the 3.0 Turbo cars came out of the factory, they had an outsized impact on the market (with prices to match, as a first-year 930 is going for around $150,000). Sometimes called the “doctor killer” for the dangerous intersection of high-horsepower, turbo-lag and a lack of skills behind the wheel, the 930 was actually a touch slower than the mechanically injected 2.7-liter predecessor. But that was mostly down to extra weight that balanced the increased output, mostly thanks to safety equipment (thanks, Ralph Nader!) demanded at the time. Heck, safety was such a top-of-mind item that there were threats to kill all convertibles in that period. So the introduction of the 930 was certainly counterintuitive — and well-received by enthusiasts.

And well-received is what this book should be. It’s an instant classic in the category of single-model history and detail.

Provenance: Ryan Snodgrass brings a software engineer’s hyper-fo- cus and demand for perfection to his second book. Turbo 3.0 is an intense, deep dive into the history of the model and every scrap of information available.

Fit and Finish: This book is simply beautiful. The claimed (I didn’t count them) 1,508 photos and illustrations are beautifully reproduced on quality stock. The overall design is understated and serves the content. The entire package is top-shelf.

Drivability: With Turbo 3.0, Ryan Snodgrass has reset the bar for any future Porsche book. The text is smart, lively and easy to read, supporting an incredible amount of information. At $395 for one of 2,500 copies of this limited-edition tome, you can expect the same appreciation in value as in the car — even as you appreciate Turbo 3.0 as a resource and good read.

Turbo 3.0 Book Review by autobuch.guru (see rough English translation below):

Mit dem Turbo erweiterte Porsche sein Produktportfolio im Jahr 1974 nach oben und stand hiermit in direkter Konkurrenz zu Ferrari, Lamborghini und Co.. Das zweite Buch des amerikanischen Verlags Parabolica Press nimmt sich dem Turbo 3.0 an, der nur für einen recht kurzen Zeitraum produziert wurde, ehe er vom Turbo 3.3 nahtlos abgelöst wurde. Abermals erhält man hier ein Prachtband über einen weiteren speziellen Porsche 911.

Das Buch kommt wie der Titel zum Carrera 2.7 in zwei Editionen in den Verkauf, wobei zu Rezension die üppige Publisher’s Edition zur Verfügung gestellt wurde. Diese kostet 599 € statt der 399 € für die Limited Edition, wobei beide Bücher selbstverständlich limitiert sind. Die Limited Edition kommt im klassischen Schuber daher und ist auf 2.500 Exemplar limitiert. Die Ausstattung entspricht somit der Edition vom Carrera 2.7-Buch. Die Publisher’s Edition hingegen kommt in einer sehr aufwendigen Box daher, die beim ersten Begutachten einen gewaltigen Eindruck hinterlassen kann. Lediglich 300 solcher Bücher werden auf den Markt kommen und zeichnen sich auch durch eine Nummerierung und die Signatur des Autors aus. Das Öffnen der Box bringt die das in rot gehaltene Buch zum Vorschein, welches durch ein Band herausgeschoben werden kann. Erst auf den zweiten Blick kann man noch weitere zusätzliche Features entdecken, die sich hinter einem schwarzen Blatt verbergen. In der darunterliegenden Mappe finden sich zahlreiche Archiv-Materialen, die teilweise aus dem Porsche Archiv wieder neu reproduziert wurden. So finden sich neben Pressemitteilungen sogar Dias und Werksfotos wieder. Ein toller Fundus, der einen Einblick in die Archiv-Arbeit ermöglicht. Passend hierzu findet sich in der Publisher’s Edition auch der zweite Teil der Behind the Scenes wieder, in dem auch intensiv die Arbeit nach seltenem Archiv-Material erläutert wieder. Diese 20-seitige Broschüren liegt ebenfalls der Publisher’s Edition bei. Ein durch und durch beeindruckender Auftritt, den das Buch hinlegt.

Das eigentliche Buch ist aber auch schon aufgrund der Größe beeindruckend, schließlich sind die 536 Seiten auf einem hochwertigen 170g-Papier gedruckt worden. So beläuft sich das Gesamtgewicht der Publisher’s Edition auf 6,1 kg, die Limited Edition kann immer noch stattliche 5,2 kg auf die Waage bringen. Von außen zeigt sich eine tolle Grafik mit scheinbar vorbeifahrenden 911 Turbo-Modellen die in vielen bunten Farben der 70er Jahre auf schwarzem Grund umgesetzt wurden. Diese eigens für das Buch angefertigten Grafiken finden sich auch auf dem Buch wieder, welches außen zur Unterscheidung bei der Publisher’s Edition in Rot umgesetzt wurde und bei der Limited Edition in Grün. Auch der Vorsatz kann beim ersten Aufschlagen begeistern und zeigt den Turbo 3.0-Schriftzug auf einem gelben Papier. Über dem aufwendig gestalteten Aufkleber, welcher die Limitierung kennzeichnet, findet sich dann auch die Unterschrift des Autors wieder und das folgende Inhaltsverzeichnis gibt dem Leser einen ersten Überblick der Einteilung des Buches in 11 Kapitel. Nachdem Vorworten von Jürgen Barth und Ryan Snodgrass folgt dann schließlich das erste Kapitel in dem die Wurzeln der Turbolader beschrieben werden. Mit dem Turbo 3.0 brachte Porsche die Aufladungstechnologie erstmals auf die Straße, man hatte aber schon Erfahrung im Motorsport sammeln können. Die Grundlage der Turbo-Technologie liegen aber noch weiter zurück und zwar bis ins Jahr 1905, als Dr. Alfred Büchi das entsprechende Patent anmeldete. Im Motorenbau wurde diese Technologie zunächst vor allem im Schiff- und Flugzeugbau angewendet, ehe zum Modelljahr 1962 der Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire und der wenig später vorgestellte Chevrolet Corvair Monza die ersten Automobile waren, die mit dieser Technik zum Kauf angeboten wurden. In den 70er rückte die Technik zur Leistungssteigerung und Verbrauchsoptimierung bei vielen Herstellern in den Fokus. So entstand der Ford Capri mit optimierten Motor von Turbo May, der BMW 2002 Turbo, der Saab 900 Turbo und Opel hatte schon die Turbo-Version des Manta in der Entwicklung. Porsche sammelte erste Erfahrungen durch den Einsatz des Turbos im Rennwagen 917, der für den Einsatz in der amerikanischen Rennserie Can-Am mit einem Turbo ausgestattet wurde. Die Erfolge hieraus sind bis heute legendär. Ein kurze technische Erläuterung wie der Turbolader funktioniert rundet das erste Kapitel dann ab.

Jeder Kapiteleinstieg zeigt in übrigen einen besonderen Stil. Auf schwarzen Hintergrund wird passend zum Thema in einem leicht helleren Grauton eine Zeichnung o.ä. abgebildet und ein ebenfalls zum Thema passendes Foto präsentiert sich mit einer Glanzlackierung und wird so weiter hervorgehoben. Dazu zeigt sich noch der Titel des Kapitels und eine kurze Einführung. Mit Turbo Arrives folgt dann im zweiten Kapitel der Blick auf die Vorstellung des ersten Turbo-Modells von Porsche. Bevor das Buch hier aber direkt auf das Fahrzeug blickt, folgt erstmal ein Rückblick auf die damaligen Umstände, die mit dem Einfluss der Ölkrise für Hochperformance-Fahrzeuge keinesfalls perfekt schienen. Porsche hatte aber mit den Vorgänger wie dem Carrera RS beeindruckende Erfolge gefeiert und so wurde der Turbo inoffiziell als Nachfolger des Carrera 2.7 präsentiert. Die Reaktion des Publikums auf ein Turbo-Modell des 911 wurde schon 1973 auf der IAA mit der Präsentation der Turbo-Studie getestet. Das generelle Ziel des Turbo war die erforderlichen 400 Exemplare in einem Jahr zu produzieren um nach den Regeln der Gruppe 4 homologiert zu werden und auf der Rennstrecke wieder Erfolge einfahren zu können. Schon in zweiten Jahr konnte Porsche dann für den wichtigen US-Markt den Turbo Carrera vorstellen, der einer der wenigen verbleibenden europäischen Spitzen-Sportwagen war, der noch erhältlich war. Die strengen Abgasbestimmungen hatten viele Konkurrenten vom Markt verdrängt. Im Kapitel lassen sich noch viele internationale Werbemotive entdecken und auch die mögliche Performance des Turbo wird dargestellt. Auch ein Überblick über die Produktionszahlen und die Qualitätskontrolle bei Porsche lassen sich noch entdecken. Das ganze ist gespickt vielen vielen Aufnahmen, die zumeist historisch sind und oftmals kaum bekannt. Hier kann selbst der Turbomaniac sicher noch einiges entdecken. Beeindruckend ist auch eine Durchschnittszeichnug des Turbo, die auch ebenfalls extra für das Buch angefertigt wurde.

In den nun folgenden Kapiteln lernt man den Turbo von seinem innersten Kern kennen und der Start hierzu liefert das dritte Kapitel mit dem Antriebsstrang. Zunächst steht hier der neue Motor im Mittelpunkt, in dem die Entwicklung komplett nachvollzogen wird. Mit unglaublich vielen Details und dazu auch vielen historischen Aufnahmen aus dem Werk bleibt nix verborgen und auch die Evolution für die einzelnen Modelljahren wird aufgezeigt. Insgesamt kamen in den Turbo 3.0-Modellen fünf unterschiedliche Motoren zum Einsatz, die je nach Einsatzland den Umständen angepasst werden mussten. So verfügte der Motor in Europa über 260 PS, während die Modelle für USA und Japan sich mit 245 PS begnügen mussten. Aber auch diese gewährleisteten eine beeindruckende Performance und trugen so auch ihren Teil zum Mythos 911 Turbo bei. Immer wieder lässt sich die Detail-Verliebtheit erkennen, denn selbst die einzelnen Porsche-Nummer zu diversen Anbauteilen lassen sich wiederfinden. Dabei werden auch falsch verzeichnete Nummern aufgedeckt.

Das Rolling Chassis wird dann im folgenden Kapitel behandelt und umfasst die Aufhängung, die Federung, die Bremsen, die Felgen und Reifen inkl. des platzsparenden Ersatzreifens. Auch hier ist eine umfassendere Darstellung kaum möglich und wieder nutzt das Buch viele Bilder und Zeichnungen zu Verdeutlichung der zahllosen Details.

Die Karosserie ist dann das nächste Thema und hier kann die Seitenanzahl von über 70 Seiten schon aufzeigen wie umfassend alles dargeboten wird. Zum Start folgen hier gleich mehrere Seiten die ausschließlich aus zeitgenössischen Aufnahmen und Bildunterschriften bestehen. Der direkte Einblick in die damalige Produktion ist damit möglich und es ist durchaus interessant wieviel Handarbeit noch notwendig war um den Porsche 911 Turbo zu produzieren. Die Qualitätskontrolle nach dem Erschaffen der Karosserie zeigt den hohen Qualitätsanspruch von Porsche und auch die Vorbereitung der Lackierung und die Galvanisierung wird thematisiert ehe auch die Lackierung selbst natürlich nicht fehlen darf. Eine erneute Qualitätskontrolle folgt dann nach der Lackierung um auch diesen Prozess zu überprüfen. Einen tollen Überblick aller Farben bekommt der Leser dann durch eine beeindruckende Bildtafel, die auf mehreren Seiten die mögliche Lackierung an den Modellen zeigt. Zur Karosserie zählt aber auch die aerodynamische Entwicklung, die beim Turbo vor allem durch den großen Heckspoiler allgegenwärtig scheint. Ein entsprechender Frontspoiler war aber für die Balance ebenso unabdingbar, wie die breiten Kotflügel zur Aufnahme der breiteren Räder. Dazu finden sich auch noch weitere exterior-bezogene Details wieder, welche die Betrachtung abrunden.

Bis hierhin sind vom dem Buch gerade knapp über 200 Seiten beschrieben und im weiteren Verlauf des Buches wird die Beschreibung des Turbo 3.0 um viele weitere Punkte ergänzt. Das Interieur mit all seinen Facetten wird im nunmehr schon sechsten Kapitel vorgestellt und hier lässt sich abermals vieles entdecken. Sei es die unterschiedlichen Sitze, die verwendeten Materialien, das Armaturenbrett mit seinen unterschiedlichen Uhren oder die Möglichkeiten den Turbo mit Radios auszustatten.

Ein besonders interessantes Kapitel blickt dann auf die Spezial-Modelle, die von Porsche hergestellt wurden, angefangen mit dem Show Car aus dem Jahr 1973. Hier finden sich weitere exklusive Modelle die teilweise der Entwicklung dienten, der Familie Porsche und ihren Angehörigen als fahrbarer Untersatz dienten oder für besondere Kunden speziell hergestellt wurde. Auch die Turbo-Modelle, welche auf den Messen vorgestellt wurden sind hier verzeichnet und der erste Prototyp der Slat Nose-911er ist ebenfalls vertreten. Eine tolle Auflistung besonderer Porsche, die ihres gleichen sucht.

Auch der Motorsport darf natürlich nicht fehlen und der direkte Ableger des Turbo, der 934 mit dem Porsche in der Gruppe 4 erfolgreich war. Aber das selbst der 911 Turbo in einigen Rennen von Privatfahrer erfolgreich eingesetzt werden konnte beeindruckt und ist ein nicht unbedingt bekannter Fakt.

In dem verbleibenden Kapitel stehen noch die erhältlichen Accessoires, die Porsche-eigene Literatur und die umfangreichen Produktionsdaten mit allen Anpassungen während der Produktion im Mittelpunkt, ehe im Anhang noch die Ausstattungen und die technischen Daten aufgezählt werden.

Fazit: Das zweite Buch von Parabolica Press kann ausnahmslos begeistern und setzt dort an, wo die Geschichte des Carrera 2.7 endete. Somit ist der Titel ein logischer Nachfolger und hebt die Qualität der Umsetzung dazu noch auf ein kaum denkbares Niveau. Die Publisher’s Edition ist mit weiteren exklusiven Extras und der aufwendigen Box eine wahre Augenweide und ein Highlight einer jeden Buchsammlung. Der gebotene, textliche Inhalt zum Turbo 3.0 ist bei beiden Edition identisch und kann ebenfalls voll überzeugen, denn eine umfassendere Darstellung eines Modells ist kaum möglich. Das Layout orientiert sich hierbei ebenfalls am Vorgänger-Titel und es lassen sich auch wieder Parallelen zum Carrera RS-Buch erkennen. Dies ist aber keinesfalls ein Nachteil, denn mit dem klaren und aufgeräumten Design lassen sich viele Bilder integrieren ohne optisch langweilig zu wirken. Ein komplette Porsche-Bibliothek kann auf keines dieser Bücher verzichten, in denen die wichtigen Meilensteine der noch frühen Ära des Porsche 911 eingehend dokumentiert wurden.

Der Preis von knapp 600 Euro für die Publisher’s Edition schreckt sicherlich erst einmal ab, aber der Auftritt des Buches lässt diese Zweifel schnell schwinden. Die komplexe Umsetzung und die Extras sind echte Leckerbissen und eine echte Rarität auf dem Büchermarkt. Für 200 Euro weniger ist die Limited Edition ebenfalls stolz eingepreist und bietet rein inhaltsmäßig zum Turbo 3.0 das Gleiche. Die Entscheidung kann dann jeder Interessent für sich entscheiden, wobei die Publisher’s Edition sicher schneller vergriffen sein dürfte, wie das Beispiel vom Vorgänger-Buch zum Carrera 2.7 zeigt.

Very rough English translation of the Autobuch.guru review:

With the Turbo, Porsche broadened its product portfolio in 1974 and was thus in direct competition with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Co. The second book of the American publisher Parabolica Press takes on the Turbo 3.0, which was only produced for a rather short period before he was seamlessly replaced by the Turbo 3.3. Once again, you will receive a magnificent volume about another special Porsche 911. 

The book comes like the Carrera 2.7 book in two editions, with this review covering the provided lush Publisher's Edition. This costs 599 € instead of the 399 € for the Limited Edition, whereby both books are of course limited. The Limited Edition comes in a classic slipcase and is limited to 2,500 copies. The equipment thus corresponds to the edition of the Carrera 2.7 book. The Publisher's Edition, however, comes in a very elaborate box, which leaves a huge impression on the first viewing. Only 300 such books will come onto the market and are also characterized by a numbering and the signature of the author. Opening the box reveals the book held in orange, which can be removed by a special ribbon. Only at second glance, you can discover more additional features that hide behind a black sheet. In the folder below there are numerous archive materials, some of which were reproduced again from the Porsche Archive. In addition to press releases, even slides and works photos can be found again. A great feature, which allows an insight into the archive work. Fittingly, the Publisher's Edition also includes the second part of Behind the Scenes, in which the work with rare archive material is also intensively explained. This 20-page supplement is only included with Publisher's Edition. A thoroughly impressive performance that the book puts down. 

The actual book is also impressive because of the size, after all, the 536 pages have been printed on a high quality 170g paper. So the total weight of the Publisher's Edition amounts to 6.1 kg, the Limited Edition can still bring a stately 5.2 kg on the scales. From the outside there aregreat graphics with seemingly passing 911 Turbo models that were implemented in many bright colors of the 70s on a black background. These graphics, created specifically for the book, can also be found on the book, which has been redesigned to distinguish the publisher's edition in red and the limited edition in green. The header can also inspire you when you first hit it and shows the Turbo 3.0 logo on a yellow paper. Above the lavishly designed sticker, which identifies the limitation, the signature of the author is then found again and the following table of contents gives the reader a first overview of the division of the book into 11 chapters. After forewords by Jürgen Barth and Ryan Snodgrass, the first chapter finally follows in which the roots of the turbochargers are described. With the Turbo 3.0, Porsche put the charging technology on the road for the first time, but it was already possible to gain experience in motorsport. The basis of turbo technology, however, dates back even further to the year 1905, when Dr. Ing. Alfred Büchi filed the corresponding patent. In engine construction, this technology was initially used primarily in shipbuilding and aircraft construction, before the model year 1962, the Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire and the Chevrolet Corvair Monza introduced a little later were the first automobiles to be offered for sale with this technology. In the 1970s, the focus was on the technology for increasing performance and optimizing consumption for many manufacturers. Thus, the Ford Capri with optimized engine of Turbo May, the BMW 2002 Turbo, the Saab 900 Turbo and Opel already had the turbo version of the Manta in development. Porsche gained initial experience through the use of the turbo in the racing car 917, which was equipped for use in the American racing series Can-Am with a turbo. The successes of this are legendary to this day. A brief technical explanation of how the turbocharger works completes the first chapter. which were offered for sale with this technique. In the 1970s, the focus was on the technology for increasing performance and optimizing consumption for many manufacturers. A brief technical explanation of how the turbocharger works completes the first chapter.

Each chapter entry shows a special style in the rest. On a black background, a drawing or something similar to the theme in a slightly lighter shade of gray. and a matching photo also presents itself with a gloss finish and is further highlighted. This is shown by the title of the chapter and a short introduction. With Turbo ArrivesIn the second chapter follows the view of the first turbo model from Porsche. However, before the book looks directly at the vehicle here, a first look back at the circumstances at that time, which by no means seemed perfect with the impact of the oil crisis on high-performance vehicles. Porsche had celebrated but with its predecessors such as the Carrera RS impressive successes and so the unofficial unofficial Turbo was presented as the successor to the Carrera 2.7. The reaction of the audience to a turbo model of the 911 was already tested in 1973 at the IAA with the presentation of the turbo study. The general goal of the turbo was to produce the required 400 copies in one year to be homologated according to the rules of the group 4 and to achieve success on the racetrack again. In the second year Porsche was able to introduce the Turbo Carrera, which was one of the few remaining top European sports cars that was still available, for the important US market. The strict emission regulations had displaced many competitors from the market. In the chapter, many international advertising motifs can be discovered and also the possible performance of the Turbo is shown. An overview of the production figures and quality control at Porsche can still be discovered. The whole thing is peppered with many many recordings, which are mostly historical and often barely known. Even the Turbomaniac can certainly discover something here. Also impressive is an cutaway drawing of the Turbo, which was made especially for this book.

In the following chapters you will get to know the turbo from its innermost core and the start will be provided by the third chapter with the powertrain. First, the focus is on the new engine, in which the development is fully understood. With unbelievably many details and in addition also many historical recordings from the work nothing remains hidden and also the evolution for the individual model years is pointed out. Overall, the Turbo 3.0 models five different engines were used, which had to be adapted to the circumstances depending on the country of use. So had the engine in Europe over 260 hp, while the models for US and Japan had to settle for 245 hp. But these also ensured an impressive performance and thus also contributed their part to the myth 911 Turbo. Again and again, the detail infatuation can be seen, because even the individual Porsche number to various attachments can be found again. This also uncovered false numbers are revealed.

The Rolling Chassis will then be discussed in the following chapter and includes the suspension, suspension, brakes, rims and tires, including the space-saving spare tire. Again, a more comprehensive presentation is hardly possible and again, the book uses many images and drawings to illustrate the countless details.

The bodywork is then the next topic and here the number of pages of over 70 pages can already show how comprehensively everything is presented. To start, there are several pages that consist exclusively of contemporary photos and captions. The direct insight into the former production is thus possible and it is quite interesting how much manual labor was still necessary to produce the Porsche 911 Turbo. The quality control after the creation of the body shows the high quality standards of Porsche and the preparation of the paint and the galvanization is discussed before the painting itself may not be missing. A new quality control will follow after painting to check this process as well. The reader then gets a great overview of all colors through an impressive picture panel, which shows the possible paint on the models on several pages. The body also includes the aerodynamic development, which seems omnipresent in the turbo especially by the large rear spoiler. A corresponding front spoiler was as essential to the balance as the wide fenders to accommodate the wider wheels. In addition, there are also other exterior-related details again, which round off the consideration. A corresponding front spoiler was as essential to the balance as the wide fenders to accommodate the wider wheels. In addition, there are also other exterior-related details again, which round off the consideration. A corresponding front spoiler was as essential to the balance as the wide fenders to accommodate the wider wheels. In addition, there are also other exterior-related details again, which round off the consideration.

So far, just over 200 pages of the book are described and in the further course of the book, the description of the Turbo 3.0 is supplemented by many more points. The interior with all its facets is presented in the now sixth chapter and here again many things can be discovered. Be it the different seats, the materials used, the dashboard with its different clocks or the possibilities to equip the turbo with radios.

A particularly interesting chapter then looks at the special models that were made by Porsche, starting with the show car from 1973. Here are more exclusive models that partly served the development, the family Porsche and their families served as a mobile pedestal or specially made for special customers. Also the Turbo models, which were presented at the fairs are listed here and the first prototype of the Slant Nose 911er is also represented. A great listing of special Porsche, which is unparalleled.

Of course, motorsport should not be ignored and the direct offshoot of the Turbo, which was successful in 934 with the Porsche in Group 4. But even the 911 Turbo could be successfully used by privateers in some races and was a not-so-well-known fact.

In the remaining chapter, the available accessories, the Porsche literature and the extensive production data with all adjustments during the production are in the center, before the equipment and the technical data are listed in the appendix.

Conclusion: 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. The Publisher's Edition is a real feast for the eyes and a highlight of every book collection with its exclusive extras and elaborate box. The offered, textual content to Turbo 3.0 is identical in both editions and can also convince completely, because a more comprehensive representation of a model is hardly possible. The layout is also based on the predecessor title and it can also recognize loose similarities to the Carrera RS book. This is by no means a disadvantage because with the clear and tidy design, many images can be integrated without appearing visually boring. A complete Porsche library cannot do without any of these books, in which the important milestones of the still early era of the Porsche 911 were documented in detail.

The price of just under 600 euros for the Publisher's Edition certainly scares off once, but the appearance of the book makes these doubts disappear quickly. The complex implementation and the extras are real treat and a real rarity in the book market. For 200 euros less, the Limited Edition is also proudly priced and offers in terms of content to the Turbo 3.0 the same. The decision can then decide each prospective customer for themselves, whereby the Publisher's Edition surely should be sold out faster, as the example of the predecessor book to the Carrera 2.7 shows.