Carrera 2.7 (Publisher's Edition)
Ryan Snodgrass
$450 USD
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Overview
The exclusive "Carrera 2.7: Publisher's Edition" book is SOLD OUT. However, the individually numbered Limited Edition is still available.
The soul of Porsche's legendary Carrera 2.7 RS lives on within the Carrera 2.7 MFI
Serious automotive enthusiasts consider Porsche’s Carrera 2.7 RS to be the archetypical 911…and deservedly so. The cars are light, responsive, purposeful and the type 911/83 engine delivers scintillating performance. Over the last 40 years the 2.7 RS has been covered in dozens of books and articles. Yet its successor – a car with the identical engine and similar DNA – remains either unknown or misunderstood even by long-time Porsche enthusiasts. That car is the Carrera 2.7 MFI. This book tells the complete story of these remarkable, unheralded sports cars.
Other Editions: Limited Edition
The Carrera 2.7 book has been meticulously researched using the Porsche factory archives, private collections, period documentation and intensive study. The book attempts to cover everything an owner, restorer, historian or enthusiast would want to know about this intriguing 911 variant. Content includes comprehensive discussion of original options, photos of key details, insights into factory production, competition history and a considerable amount of material never before published. Although primarily focused on the top-of-the-line mechanically-fuel injected 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.
Publisher's Edition
The red Publisher’s Edition of the Carrera 2.7 book is offered in a numbered series limited to just 300 copies. All copies are autographed and feature details that distinguish it from the standard edition including different cover, slipcase and colored bookmarks. The Publisher’s edition also includes an supplemental insert showing a behind the scenes look at the production of the book as well as an index to the book. For book collectors, this is a rare opportunity to see what goes into producing a high-quality book. The Publisher's Edition is only available directly from Parabolica Press.
Details
- Publisher's Edition / 300 copies (compare)
- 406 pages, hardcover with slipcase + 16-page special supplement
- 684 color photos, 146 b/w photos, 50 illustrations
- Over 530 never-before-published photos
- 10.6 × 12.28 inches (27.0 × 31.2 cm)
- Author: Ryan Snodgrass
- Designer: Christoph Mäder
- Studio Photography: Claus Scheucher / Randy Wells
- Published: October 2015 by Parabolica Press
- ISBN: 978-0-9962682-0-2 (Publisher's Edition)
- Retail Price: $450 USD (excluding tax/duty/shipping)
- Estimated European Price: 450 EUR (including VAT/shipping)
- Errata Available
Additional Booksellers in Europe:
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Hortons Books (UK)
- RallyWebShop (Germany)
- Elferspot (Germany)
- Gelina (Italy)
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The Carrera 2.7 book is #1 on Total 911's "2016 'MUST READ' LIST" in the February 2016 issue. Read more reviews of the Carrera 2.7 book.
“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”
– GT Porsche magazine
"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."
– Historic Racer
“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.”
– Classic Porsche magazine
“Detailed part photos turn this book into an ultimate restoration guide as well as encyclopedic buyer’s reference”
– Road Scholars magazine
Table of Contents
Carrera 2.7 Table of Contents
- Carrera Unveiled
- Introduction
- Performance
- Production numbers
- Drivetrain
- Engine
- Fuel injection system
- Transmission
- Rolling Chassis
- Suspension
- Brakes
- Wheels and tires
- Body
- Bodywork and aerodynamics
- Paint colors
- Trim, lights and badging
- Interior
- Seats and belts
- Trim and upholstery materials
- Driver controls
- Special Models
- Motor Show introductions
- Carrera 2.7 Turbo
- Limited production models
- Racing
- Privateer racing
- Rally competition
- IROC RSR
- Accessories
- Delivery items
- Tire repair
- Tool kits
- Literature
- Brochures
- Color samples
- Technical manuals
- Appendices
- Racing Homologation
- Equipment
- Production Changes
- Specifications
- Acknowledgements
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