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Porsche Boxster and Cayman

The Complete Story

Johnny Tipler author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd

Published:22nd Aug '16

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Porsche Boxster and Cayman cover

Features and reviews in Total 911, Classic Porsche, 911 & Porsche World, Classic Cars and GT Porsche. Reviews in Porsche Post magazine of Porsche Club GB, Porsche Owners Club Newsletter and the Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club Newsletter.

Follows the design and development of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to 2016.Porsche Boxster and Cayman follows the design and development of this mid-engined sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to 2016. There are detailed profiles and evaluation of all Boxster and Cayman derivatives, including 986, 987, 981 and 718. Specifications of the various models are given including entry-level, S, GTS and GT-4. The special Limited Editions, such as the 550 Spyder 40th Anniversary models are also included. The book covers some of the author's international driving experiences at the wheel of Boxster and Cayman including the Bilster Berg race circuit and Tour Auto. There is also an intriguing interview with successful racer Rebecca Jackson, who describes the techniques of Boxster racing and demonstrates the versatility of this best-handling of all Porsche sports cars.

ISBN: 9781785002113

Dimensions: 260mm x 215mm x 20mm

Weight: 868g

192 pages