<B>This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to Porsche 911 from Motorbooks' Speed Read series explores the ins and outs of one of the world’s premier sports cars; see what makes it tick, what makes it work, and how it managed to win so many titles and championships. </B><BR/><BR/> Author Wayne Dempsey examines the creation and design of Porsche’s rear-engined wonder, providing an inside look into every aspect of the 911. In sections divided by topic, you'll explore <B>the evolution of the 911</B> from its initial design to its current form, the story of Porsche 911's <B>racing success</B>, tales of some of the <B>greatest 911s ever produced</B>, and the <B>passionate community</B> that has evolved around the 911 from its earliest days.<BR/><BR/> Each section ends with a <B>glossary of related terms</B>, and <B>informational sidebars</B> provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people. <B>Sleek illustrat