{"product_id":"porsche-speed-read-porsche-911-wayne-r-dempsey-book-9780760363225-1","title":"Porsche Speed Read Porsche 911 Wayne R. 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In sections divided by topic, you'll explore \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe evolution of the 911\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom its initial design to its current form, the story of Porsche 911's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eracing success\u003c\/strong\u003e, tales of some of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreatest 911s ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epassionate community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat has evolved around the 911 from its earliest days.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach section ends with a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglossary of related terms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einformational sidebars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSleek illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrilliantly capture the 911 in its many elegant forms.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith Motorbooks’\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpeed Read series\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebecome an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container book-info-details-container mb-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_CategoryPal\" class=\"row book-info-details\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row book-info-details\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container book-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container mt-4 mb-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"BookTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_AuthorLnk\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane fade book-author-bio common-bg-13 show active\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_AuthorPal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-4\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWayne R. Dempsey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of several best-selling Porsche how-to books, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 (1998-2008),\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 (1965-89), \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines\u003c\/em\u003e. He has been working and playing with mechanical machines all his life. Wayne earned both BS and an MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His connection to automobiles deepened when he raced with the MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Racing Team. 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