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While there will never be the same number of books
for the 924/944/968 cars as compared to the 911 series, there are
some good books out there.
Here's a list with my short reviews (if I've read
them):
Peter Morgan
To date, I've found Peter
Morgan to be my favorite (book) author on the 924/944/968 series.
So far, I've read the following:
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Original Porsche 924/944/968 by
Peter Morgan – 128 pages
This book provides a good overview of the 924,
944 and 968 cars. The color photos were (almost) all taken
especially for this book rather than using original press photos
from the factory. There is VIN decoding information (p31-32 &
p99) and Option-Code information (p73-74) included as well.
I recommend this book for all 924/944/968
owners.
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The Porsche 924/944 Book by Peter
Morgan – 174 pages
This book is a more technical than the one
above. Peter Morgan provides a technical overview on Buying,
Bodywork, Engines, Fuel Systems, Ignition System, Clutch,
Transmission, Suspension and Competition. This book is not
a manual for doing service or repair work but it does provide
interesting background reading material.
I recommend this book for 924 and 944
owners. 968 owners may also find it interesting as some of the
systems are shared with the older cars.
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Brian Long
Brian has written an number of Porsche books
including volumes on the 924 and 944 as follows:
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Porsche 924 by Brian Long –
192 pages
I haven't read this book but I've included it
for reference.
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Porsche 944 by Brian Long –
192 pages
A fine book documenting the history of the 944.
If you were to compare this book to Peter Morgan's “Original
Porsche 924/944/968”, Brian Long provides more 944
specific history while Peter Morgan provides more specification,
VIN and option-code information. Also, Brian Long uses far more
original factory press release photos compared to Peter Morgan.
I recommend this book for all 944 owners.
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Karl Ludvigsen
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Porsche: Excellence Was Expected
by Karl Ludvigsen – 1,574 pages and 1,629 photos &
illustrations
Published in 3 volumes by Bentley
Publishers, it's considered to be one of the definitive
references for all Porsche cars. This 2nd edition
covers all Porsche models through 2003, with 102 pages devoted to
the 924/944/968 models.
If you're just looking for facts and figures
about the 924/944/968, then Peter Morgan or Brian Long can provide
sufficient information (at significantly less cost). But if you're
looking for one book on all things Porsche (especially racecar
history), then this is the one. Where Karl Ludvigsen really shines
is bringing additional historical information into the public
domain. For example, in this book you learn:
After finishing 6th overall at
the 1980 Le Mans, the 924 Carrera GTP motor was dyno tested after
the race and was found to have gained a few HP
depite having run a 24-hour race.
In the late eighties, three different 6-cylinder motors were
evaluated for the 944:
1988 – 3.0-liter 24v V-6 from
Volvo
1989 – 2.7-liter version of the 3.6-liter V-8 that
was developed for the aborted four-door Porsche 989
1989 –
2.5-liter I-6 M50 motor from BMW
To get the 968 into production Ulrich Bez (Porsche
technical-director) had to create his own engineering team to get
the job done because Rudi Noppen (Porsche production-chief) had
battled him all the way.
I recommend this book for all Porsche
owners.
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Michael Cotton
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Porsche 924, 944 & 968 by
Michael Cotton – 144 pages
A history of the 924, 944 and 968. While I'm a
fan of Michael Cotton and look forward to reading his regular
contributions in Panorama
and 911
& Porsche World, I have to say that his book is not as
good as Peter Morgan's “Original Porsche 924/944/968”.
However, one nice thing Michael Cotton does have is a summary of
some road-test results in the back of his book. Then again, you
can get a more complete list of road-tests with the Brooklands
Books.
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Brooklands Books
Brooklands
Books is a UK publisher which produces compilations of road-test
articles by various magazines. They have produced volumes on the 924,
944 and 968. I find it very interesting to read contemporary articles
on the 924/944/968 when they were being produced and I heartily
recommend these compilations.
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Porsche 924 Gold Portfolio 1975-1988
compiled by R.M. Clarke – 180 pages and 450 photos &
illustrations
53 articles on the Porsche 924 from 1975 to
1988.
I recommend this book for all 924 owners.
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Porsche 944 Ultimate Portfolio
compiled by R.M. Clarke – 208 pages and 550 photos &
illustrations
56 articles on the Porsche 944 from 1981 to
1991.
I recommend this book for all 944 owners.
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Porsche 968 Limited Edition Extra
compiled by R.M. Clarke – 136 pages and 350 photos &
illustrations
36 articles on the Porsche 968 from 1991 to
2000. Articles from 1996 to 2000 were used car guides.
I recommend this book for all 968 owners.
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Haynes Manuals
Known the world over by shady-tree mechanics, the
Haynes Manuals aim to provide straight forward procedures for the
do-it-yourself mechanic. They have produced volumes for the 924 and
944 as follows:
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Porsche 924 and Turbo 1976 thru 1982
Automotive Repair Manual by J.H. Haynes & Charles
Lipton
I haven't read this book but I've included it
for reference.
As an alternative (though not necessarily
better), see my list of 924/944/968
Technical Sites.
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Porsche 944 1983 thru 1989 Automotive
Repair Manual by Larry Warren – 219 pages
Aimed at the normally aspirated 8-valve cars
and so it does not cover the specific issues associated with the
944S, 944S2 and 944 Turbo. I've head many mixed reviews of this
book. Some people think it's great while others have complained
that there are mistakes in the book. I suggest exercising caution
if using it.
As an alternative (though not necessarily
better), see my list of 924/944/968
Technical Sites.
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Porsche
Publications
For a list of 924/944/968 publications from
Porsche (e.g. owner's manuals, workshop manuals, etc.), click here.