The Story of Porsche

A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer
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The Story of Porsche by Luke Smith is a captivating exploration into the renowned car manufacturer, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to becoming an iconic brand. The book delves into Porsche's innovative engineering, legendary models, and the passion that drives its continuous evolution. This narrative offers readers an engaging insight into the brand's influence on automotive history and culture worldwide.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the marriage of luxury and engineering excellence, and have an interest in the rich history and adventurous tales of one of the world's most iconic car manufacturers.

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The Story of Porsche

Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. This is a compact review of the iconic car manufacturer.

From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.

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The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.

From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.

Blending heritage with innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury cars alike. From the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the 917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19 victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered, respected and treasured in equal measure.

These victories on both the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan's bookshelf.

Series: The Story of Cars

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802792911

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 120 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 343g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Luke Smith is a Formula 1 and motorsport journalist. He is the senior writer covering Formula 1 for The Athletic, and has previously contributed to Autosport and The New York Times, as well as serving as lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports and F1 Editor for Crash.net. Luke has also worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. He is based in London.

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