Porsche - the Racing 914s
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-78711-934-5 (ISBN)
There are still those who see the Porsche 914 model as a ‘funny little car,’ compared to the immortal 911. Granted, in its day, professional rally drivers were not keen on the 914: they were nervous driving it at the limit. Yet the records show that 914s were driven to at least 41 class wins, and at least 71 positions on the other two steps of the podium in Regional, National, and International Rallies.
Racing on the circuits of Europe, 914s came home first in their class, and even took overall victory many times. In the USA, in IMSA GTU championship, in nationals, and internationals, it was the same story – and that’s not counting the multitude of SCCA regional races. The 914 first raced in 1970 … the last? Who knows: even now they’re still used in the USA’s SCCA GT classes.
'Porsche – the Racing 914s' is a study in pictures, statistics, factory information, and interviews, that will show the Porsche 914 in a whole new light. Originally a hardback limited edition which has long since sold out, this richly illustrated book is now available in a revised paperback form, and is a must have for all Porsche 914 and racing enthusiasts.
Roy Smith’s keen eye for detail was developed during a 40-year career in sales and marketing. Having written for club magazines during the 1960s, interviewing notables of the time, when Roy retired from business in 2003, he decided to turn his attention to writing about motor sport, and now has six previous works to his name, as well as continuing to contribute specialist articles for websites and magazines worldwide. As with Roy’s previous titles, his aim with this book is to provide a good read to newcomers and hardened enthusiasts alike. Previous titles by Roy Smith include: Alpine & Renault - the sports prototypes (two volumes), Alpine & Renault- the development of the first Turbo Formula 1 cars, and Amedee Gordini - a true racing legend.
Foreword - Gunther Steckkoenig
Introduction - Author
Chapter 1- Centre of attention - the mid engine idea
Chapter 2- 1967-1976 the road cars - concept - design - politics and production
Chapter 3- The competition begins 1970
Chapter 4- Good times-Racing in Europe 1971
Chapter 5- Rescue-The first safety car
Chapter 6- Privateer time - Racing in Europe 1972-1976
Chapter 7- Tarmac and dust- The rallying story
Chapter 8- Big country - Racing in the USA 1970 to 1975
Chapter 9- What came after Europe and the USA 1976 onwards
Chapter 10- The Statistics- Performance results
Appendix
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.08.2023 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 225 x 225 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78711-934-3 / 1787119343 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78711-934-5 / 9781787119345 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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