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Elford explains techniques that have never been explained before in any other driving book. Packed with photos, diagrams, and personal advice and recommendations, this driving guide gives you the special skills required to master your rear-engined Porsche.
Covers cornering, smoothness, balance, acceleration, gear changing, braking and competition driving. Learn from a master - and enjoy the drive! Show More Show Less. Pre-owned Pre-owned. See all 8 - All listings for this product. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. Ok Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. A very good technical overview of high performance driving Although not the latest edition, the laws of Newtonian physics are classic; and this book covers how to deal with bodies in motion.
Known for his success in various racing disciplines, Mr. Elford was the first driver to win the Monte Carlo Rally for Porsche and, a week later, the 24 hours of Daytona.
His ability to drive on ice, snow and rain earned him several victories, including 4th place in his first Grand Prix. His engaging storytelling is complimented by the exceptional photos from his personal collection and the Porsche Archives. While in some aspects the book is specific to driving Porsches, it manages to stay relevant to cars in general. The book opens with a discussion on comfort in the car seat placement, driver comfort, etc. In the chapter on balance, for example, Mr.
Elford discusses not only the challenges and advantages of the bonafide , but also mid- and front-engine cars, as well as rear-, all- and front-wheel drive cars. Yet, there is still plenty for the Porsche lover. While the majority of Mr. The book briefly covers more advanced driving techniques such as heel-and-toe shifting and slide control, it does so only in an introductory manner.
Drivers seeking to delve deeper into performance or rally driving techniques will have to explore other titles and log time behind the wheel , but Mr. Technical explanations are clear and well illustrated, even to non-engineers. Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a better driver? This is the book to get for them. Share on Facebook. Share Share Pin It. Previous Post. Next Post.
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