One of the most exciting models ever released by Porsche, the first 911 GT3 was introduced in 1999. The 911 GT3 was based on the then-current 996 coupé, and suitably modified as a contender in the FIA GT3 championship category. Due to the sales and sportive successes, Porsche later decided to bring more iterations of the 911 GT3 – the 997 GT3, 991 GT3 and present-day 992 GT3. All of themwere similarly adapted from the contemporary production-line model, with mechanical and aerodynamic upgrades.
In ‘Porsche 911 GT3 : Road and Track 1999 – 2024’, automotive journalist and historian Johnny Tipler brings the history of this iconic Porsche. You can imagine several books can be filled with the history of the GT3. However Tipler manages to do so in a succinct way. The book starts with a one-page time line that give you the most important moments in the history of the GT3.
The introduction of the book the introduction tells in broad outline how it all started, and learns us about the GT3 Racing Category, the rules and regulations and the GT3 race formats, and the opponents of the Porsche 911 GT3 in that racing class. So far, there are 4 generations of the Porsche 911 GT3 built. Each generation has its own chapter.
- The 996 GT3 and GT3 RS 1999 – 2005
- The 997 GT3 and GT3 RS 2006 – 2011
- The 992 GT3 and GT3 RS 2012 – 2019
- The 991 GT3 and GT3 RS 2020 – 2024
Johnny Tipler masters the art of keeping your attention in reading the book, and telling you a whole lot in just a few words. By reading ‘Porsche 911 GT3 : Road and Track 1999 – 2024’ you’ll be up to date in broad lines on the subject Porsche 911 GT3. However, don’t expect to be an expert. First of all, it would have been impossible to tell you all in a book of 160 pages. Secondly, the author never had the intention of creating a reference work on the subject Porsche 911 GT3. All Johnny Tipler wanted to do is tell you a bit more about the history of the Porsche 911 GT3. Learn you more about the different model lines of the 911 GT3. And we have to admit, he did a brilliant job.
Conclusion
With over 300 stunning images, most previously unpublished, including professional photos, factory archive pictures and specially commissioned artworks, and featuring several interviews with Porsche heroes intimately concerned with GT3s in build and in competition, this book tells the thrilling story of a masterpiece of design and technology on road and track.
Book details
Title: Porsche 911 GT3
Author: Johnny Tipler
Publisher: Crowood Press
Genre: Cars
Release Date: 2024
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160 pages
Pictures: Over 300 pictures and illustrations
Language: English
Price: €36,95
ISBN: 978-0719843785
