Professor Porsche S Wars

Author : Karl E. Ludvigsen
Publisher : Wharncliffe
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Military engineering
ISBN : 1783030194

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Professor Porsche's Wars by Karl E. Ludvigsen Pdf

Regarded as one of the great automotive engineers of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche is well remembered today for his remarkable automotive designs including the Volkswagen Beetle and Auto Union Grand Prix cars. Yet there is another side to his extraordinary career, for he was an equally inventive designer of military vehicles and machinery. In this field too he excelled. Indeed the sheer versatility of his contribution is astonishing. Karl Ludvigsen's study is the definitive guide. He tells the complete story, focusing on Porsche's relations with the German armed forces and on the stream of advanced designs he was responsible for. Included are Austro Daimler's pioneering aero engines, the Kübelwagen, Schwimmwagen, Type 100 Leopard tank, Ferdinand or Elefant tank destroyer and the astounding Type 205 Maus tank. He also describes Porsche's creative work on aero engines, tank engines and even a turbojet for the V-1 flying bomb. Karl Ludvigsen's account confirms the preeminence of Ferdinand Porsche as a brilliant and prolific engineer, one of the most remarkable of his generation.

Author : Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526726793

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Professor Porsche's Wars by Karl Ludvigsen Pdf

**Endorsements: ** 'Fascinating and meticulously researched.' The Spectator 'The connection between weapons and industrial design is strong at Porsche. This is the subject of an engrossing new book, Professor Porsche's Wars.' Stephen Bayley, Octane 'Ludvigsen approaches the legend from a new and surprisingly rich angle -- the Professor's contributions to military ordnance, the design and production of which occupied him continuously throughout his long career. He produces a compelling tale of a prolifically talented engineer dedicated to innovation and perfection stubbornly battling against the often seemingly impossible constraints imposed upon him.' The Automobile 'Crammed with information, original photographs, illustrations and drawings, we reckon it's an essential addition to any military vehicle enthusiast's reference library.' Classic Military Vehicle Regarded as one of the great automotive engineers of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche is well remembered today for his remarkable automotive designs including the Volkswagen Beetle and Auto Union Grand Prix cars. Yet there is another side to his extraordinary career, for he was an equally inventive designer of military vehicles and machinery. In this field too he excelled. Indeed the sheer versatility of his contribution is astonishing. Karl Ludvigsen's study is the definitive guide. Karl Ludvigsen tells the complete story, detailing Porsche's relations with the Third Reich and the stream of advanced designs for which he was responsible. Among them were the Kubelwagen, the Schwimmwagen, the Type 100 Leopard tank, the controversial Ferdinand tank destroyer and the colossal Type 205 'Maus' tank. He also describes Porsche's creative work on aero engines, tank engines and even his company's manufacture of the V-1 flying bomb, for which he designed a turbojet engine.

Author : Colin Campbell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461333845

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The Sports Car by Colin Campbell Pdf

1 The Development of the Sports Car.- Motor sport.- The sports car.- The history of the sports car.- The first sports car.- The fabulous years.- Historic sports cars.- The future of the sports car.- 2 The Engine: Combustion.- Cylinder head history.- Combustion chamber research.- Volumetric efficiency.- Knock.- Limiting compression ratio.- Types of combustion chamber.- 3 The Engine: Induction and Exhaust.- The induction system.- The 4-cylinder in-line engine.- The 6-cylinder in-line engine.- The V-8 engine.- Ramming induction pipes.- Ramming pipe theory.- Forward-ram intakes.- Cold-air intakes.

Author : Roy Smith
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845846459

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The Porsche 924 Carrera by Roy Smith Pdf

The 924 Carrera was a homologation model built to qualify the 924 model to race in Group 4. One of the great supercars of the 1980s, the 924 Carrera was considered by many to have better handling characteristics than Porsche’s flagship 911. The book features interviews with many of those involved with the car at the time together with race stories, statistics, and a unique exposé of component failures during racing.

Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1845844556

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Porsche 911 by Brian Long Pdf

The second in a series of five books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. Takes up the story from the 2.4 litre cars, & covers the 2.7 litre machines & the first of the legendary Turbos. RS/RSR models are included, as is the 912E.

Author : Alan S. Milward
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474241472

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The German Economy at War by Alan S. Milward Pdf

This title describes the development of Germany's war economy in the light of the unpublished documentary material which was captured in 1945 including records from the Reich Ministry of Armaments and Munitions, notes made by Albert Speer of his conferences with Hitler, many papers of the economic and munitions section of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht and of its chief, General Thomas, as well as some papers of private armament firms such as Messerschmitt. It presents a detailed study of a contest for power at the highest levels of the National Socialist hierarchy, making this invaluable reading for studies in military and German history, politics and studies in totalitarianism.

Author : Dennis Adler
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760351901

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Porsche by Dennis Adler Pdf

Porsche: The Classic Era showcases the history of Porsche's iconic air-cooled sports cars and features rare historic images.

Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781903706480

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Porsche 356 by Brian Long Pdf

The 356 was the first Porsche model. The coupes and spyders were a great success throughout the world and continued to be so throughout the model's life. The story of the Porsche 356, and the racing and rallying cars that sprang from it, is detailed in this text.Dimensions: 250 x 207

Author : John Lamm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Boxster automobile
ISBN : 1610591585

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Porsche Boxster by John Lamm Pdf

Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Porsche 914 automobile
ISBN : 9781845840143

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Porsche 914 And 914-6 by Brian Long Pdf

This budget paperback tells the complete history of the 'Cinderella' Porsches which have now become respected and established classics. Includes 914 and 914-6 in international motorsport and expert advice on buying and restoring. Period illustrations acquired with the assistance of Porsche.

Author : Roy Smith
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845848590

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Porsche - The Racing 914s by Roy Smith Pdf

Detailed study of a remarkable little car that, when it appeared in 1969, was considered a mish-mash of ideas, and not a ‘proper’ Porsche. It’s also the story of the ‘little’ guys … the privateers and dealer teams who did most of the development that turned the 914 into great little racer.

Author : Jonathan Mantle
Publisher : Arcade Publishing
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1559704004

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Car Wars by Jonathan Mantle Pdf

Ferdinand Porsche, widely revered as the inventor of the VW Beetle, stole the plans for the "people's car" from a Czech designer with Hitler's help. General Motors manufactured jet engines for Hitler's army, then got $33 million in tax exemptions from the U.S. government for damages sustained by Allied bombing of its German factories. Packed with these and other tales of greed and treachery, Car Wars is a must-read lesson in industrial strategy and a fascinating, behind-the-scenes history of the world's best-known automobiles.

Author : Art Evans
Publisher : McFarland & Company
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781476635903

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World War II Veterans in Motorsports by Art Evans Pdf

"This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny," said President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the young Americans who grew up during the deprivation of the Great Depression and later served during World War II. The 23 described in this book went on from military service to make their mark in auto racing, particularly in the sports car scene of the 1950s and 1960s. Ken Miles and Vasek Polak were not Americans during the war but later went on to become citizens. Carroll Shelby was not only a great driver but also created cars that are still manufactured. John Von Neumann and Vasek Polak were instrumental in helping to establish Porsche as a marque in the U.S. John Fitch, Ed Hugus, Chuck Daigh, Bill Stroppe, Max Balchowsky, Jay Chamberlain, Jim Peterson and Paul Newman were heroes in the war before succeeding in businesses and motorsports.

Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845844912

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Porsche 928 by Brian Long Pdf

This book covers the full history of the Porsche 928, looking at the variants sold on the domestic, American, British, Australian and Japanese markets, from the time the car was launched in 1977 until the last one was built in 1995.

Author : Terry Shuler
Publisher : Tpr, Incorporated
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Volkswagen Beetle automobile
ISBN : UOM:39076001855662

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Volkswagen, Then, Now, and Forever by Terry Shuler Pdf

Travel down the winding road of Volkswagen, Karmann Ghia and VW Bus/Transporter history. Illustrated with historic photographs, sales literature, brochures and other documentation, Shuler delivers this detailed peoples car history for all VW enthusiasts. Includes production figures and serial numbers for Beetle, Transporter and Karmann Ghia.