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Netherlands RS Porsche Magazine (#5 / 2015) Review
Vierenzestig 64: Porsche Carrera MFI: 2.7 - The Book
INTRO: Serieuze Porsche-fans zien de Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS als dé 911. En terecht. De auto’s zijn licht, flexibel, doelgericht en de 210 pk sterke 911/83 motor staat niet voor niets keer op keer in de top drie wanneer er in een poll wordt gevraagd welke 911-motor de lekkerste is. In de afgelopen 40 jaar is het verhaal van de 2.7 RS belicht in tientallen boeken en artikelen. Toch is zijn opvolger – een auto met de identieke motor en hetzelfde DNA – lange tijd onderbelicht gebleven.
Die auto is de Carrera 2.7 MFI. Een model dat in feite gelijk is aan de 2.7 RS, alleen dan voorzien van de harmonica – oftewel impact-bumpers. De modellen zijn van 1974 tot 1976 gebouwd en zijn in feite zeldzamer dan de 2.7 RS, want in die drie jaar zijn er minder dan 2.000 van gebouwd. Velen in mooie seventies kleuren als ‘blood orange’, ‘viper green’ en ‘copper brown’. In dit boek van Ryan Snodgrass – ook beheerder van de website www.carreramfi.com – wordt tot in detail het complete verhaal verteld van deze fantastische sportwagens. Het Carrera 2.7-boek is tot stand gekomen met materiaal van de archieven van Porsche, particuliere collecties, documentatie uit die tijd en intensieve studie. In het boek wordt getracht om zowel eigena- ren als restaurateurs, historici en liefhebbers te helpen om alles te weten te komen over deze intrigerende 911-variant. Zo wordt aandacht besteed aan de oorspronkelijke opties, zijn er foto’s van belangrijke details, wordt inzicht gegeven in de productie en wordt een grote hoeveelheid nooit eerder gepubliceerd materiaal getoond. Hoewel het boek in eerste plaats gaat over de Carrera’s met mechanische brandstofinjectie, is het volgens de auteur tevens een onmisbaar naslagwerk voor liefhebbers van een de 930 3.0 Turbo-modellen en andere 911-modellen uit het midden van de jaren 1970. Meer info op: www.parabolicapress.com
Rough translation of Dutch article into English:
INTRO: Serious Porsche fans will see the Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS as the 911. And rightly so. The cars are light, flexible, targeted and the 210 hp engine 911/83 is not for nothing again and again in the top three when asked in a poll which 911 engine is the tastiest. In the past 40 years the story of the 2.7 RS highlighted in dozens of books and articles. Yet his successor - a car with the same engine and the same DNA - long remained underexposed.
That car is the Carrera: 2.7 MFI. A model that is in fact the same as the 2.7 RS, only with the bellows - in other words impact bumpers. The models are built from 1974 to 1976 and are in fact rarer than the 2.7 RS, because in those three years there are fewer than 2,000 were built. Many in beautiful colors seventies such as "blood orange", "viper green" and "brown copper.
In this book, Ryan Snodgrass – also administrator of the website www.carreramfi.com – provides a detailed account tells the complete story of this fantastic sports cars. The Carrera 2.7 book was developed with material from the archives of Porsche, private collections, documentation from that time and intensive study. In the book seeks to both eigena- run as restorers, helping historians and enthusiasts to learn all about this intriguing 911 variant. If attention is paid to the original options are given pictures of important details, insight into manufacturing and a large amount of never-before-published material is shown. Although the book primarily deals with the Carrera with mechanical fuel injection, according to the author it is also an indispensable reference for lovers of the models 930 3.0 Turbo 911 and other models from the mid-1970s for more info: www.parabolicapress.com.
Carrera 2.7 Book Update (October 30, 2015)
Printing has Finished
With a new batch of paper delivered, the presses could finally start rolling last week. As of this week, all pages of the Carrera 2.7 book have now been printed and are enroute to the book binder for cutting, assembling, stitching, and preparation for binding. Next week, the individual sections of the book will be bound together into a book with the linen cover. Slipcase production and hot foiling of various exterior design elements will begin shortly thereafter with only a few steps after that before we can start preparing to ship out books.
First Wave Shipping Plan
Our first batch of books destined to those who placed pre-orders will ship directly to customers in Europe and the rest-of-the-world (excluding North America) in just a few weeks from now. We have begun charging credit cards in preparation for shipping and working to resolve any failed transactions. If your credit card has been declined, please fix as-soon-as-possible so your order is not delayed.
Shipments of pre-orders in North America will be happen several weeks after European deliveries as the books must travel across the Atlantic and go through customs before they can be distributed here.
Don't Delay Your Order!
For those who have been waiting until the book is actually available before purchasing, don't delay too long if you want your books in the first wave of shipments. We have had significant demand for the book already and will still be accepting pre-orders through next week, but at some point after that new orders will go into the second wave of shipments. This second batch of shipments will begin a month or so later with books likely arriving after Christmas.
Carrera 2.7 Book Update (ottobre 2015)
Rennsport Reunion Recap
Come previsto, Rennsport Reunion V è stato un successo strepitoso e abbastanza da riempire i miei sogni di gareggiare con Porsches fino alla fine dell'anno! Grazie ancora a Thomas Andersen a Andersen Collectibles per avermi ospitato presso lo stand di Rennsport per mostrare una copia di prova del Carrera 2.7 libro. Di certo ha scatenato molte conversazioni coinvolgenti ed è stato grandioso incontrare finalmente molti di voi faccia a faccia invece che tramite e-mail.
Il produttore di carta ritarda la stampa
Il nostro bar di qualità è estremamente elevato per garantire ai proprietari di Carrera 2.7 il libro non ha solo ricerche e informazioni che non possono essere trovate altrove, ma anche un libro che fornisce un'estetica generale che è una gioia da aprire e leggere ogni volta. La produzione del formato carta speciale per il libro ha richiesto molto più tempo del previsto e alla fine abbiamo ricevuto la carta la scorsa settimana. Durante le stampe di prova della scorsa settimana utilizzando le prime lastre di stampa in alluminio, la stampante ha notato un assorbimento del colore incoerente che non soddisfaceva la loro barra di qualità. Il produttore di carta ha inviato un ispettore che ha ritenuto che l'intero lotto di produzione di 27 pallet fosse difettoso, quindi siamo in un modello di attesa in attesa di produzione e consegna di circa 15-20 tonnellate di carta nuova. L'enorme quantità di carta sprecata verrà infine riciclata. Centinaia di lastre da stampa in alluminio sono già in produzione, quindi le macchine da stampa possono essere avviate non appena arriva la carta. Una volta che tutte le pagine sono state stampate, il che richiede circa 4-5 giorni di funzionamento continuo delle macchine, verranno inviate al rilegatore di libri speciali per la rilegatura finale e la produzione di cofanetti, il tutto fatto a mano per ogni libro.
Sfortunatamente, questo significa che non saremo in grado di iniziare a spedire libri prenotati fino a qualche tempo dopo, a novembre. Gli ordini vengono inviati in base al principio "primo arrivato, primo servito", quindi coloro che hanno atteso più a lungo riceveranno per primi i loro libri. I nuovi ordini da questo punto in poi inizieranno a essere spediti da fine novembre a inizio dicembre.
Grazie a tutti quelli che hanno preordinato il Carrera 2.7 libro e attendono pazientemente che arrivi la loro copia. L'attesa ne varrà la pena! Non vedo l'ora di sentire i tuoi commenti e feedback.
Carrera 2.7 Book Update (December 2014)
The majority of the book has been edited at this point by an automotive editor as well as copyeditors, and most sections have undergone a deeper technical review by really knowledgable Porsche enthusiasts. That said, even the final copy is a moving target as almost weekly some new nuance is discovered that requires re-researching details to ensure the book is as accurate as possible. As with all books, articles, etc. there will be mistakes, but hopefully they will be few and far between.
Approximately 300 pages have been laid out at this point and seeing the results are quite motivating. This was no small task, but I think it is important to produce a book that people love to spend time with, rather than just partially reading once. At the end of October the first round of studio shoots were completed in North America, with a second studio shoot that should occur by the end of January. This was an extremely rewarding step forward, particularly as the photos were integrated into the existing book layout. Each new photo brings the book to life and I hope readers enjoy the depth and diversity of photos as much as I have.
The book will be approximately 375 pages, filled with high quality images, detail shots, period photos and significant exploration into all aspects of the mid-1970s Carrera model. Even the most astute Porsche enthusiast should learn some new things and owners of other period Porsche, such as the 3.0-liter 930 Turbo, will find it to include a wealth of information not found anywhere else.
Thanks again to all the contributors who have given feedback, suggestions, photo contributions and, most of all, have been patient with the project. Happy Holidays!
Presentazione del Carrera 2.7 MFI Book
Il Carrera 2.7 libro è stato meticolosamente studiato utilizzando gli archivi della fabbrica Porsche, le collezioni private, la documentazione d'epoca e uno studio approfondito. Coprirà tutto ciò che un proprietario, restauratore, storico o appassionato vorrebbe sapere su questa affascinante variante del 911. Il contenuto include una discussione completa di opzioni originali, foto dettagliate, approfondimenti sulla produzione in fabbrica, cronologia delle competizioni e materiale mai pubblicato prima. Sebbene incentrato principalmente sulla Carrera basata su MFI, questo libro sarà anche prezioso per gli appassionati di qualsiasi Porsche 911 costruita a metà degli anni '70.
Un'edizione limitata di copie numerate con copertina rigida verrà prodotta in inglese con stampa a cinque colori su carta di qualità. Il Carrera 2.7 libro dovrebbe essere disponibile nel 2014. Il prezzo è TBD.
Ti interessa contribuire? Noi siamo cercando foto e altro materiale da includere nel libro.