With the 964, Porsche reinvented the concept of the Luftgekühlt boxer in the rear, which had been declared dead, in 1988. 85 percent of the model series was newly developed, the Carrera 4 was the first production sports car with all-wheel drive – and to this day, the 964 is the epitome of the modern classic for many: classic 911 silhouette, sophisticated technology, compact dimensions, precise handling.

Berlin Motor Books is now dedicating the third volume of the LUFTGEKÜHLT series to this generation. On 448 pages, the book documents all series and special models from the 1989 to 1994 model years – including variants that are largely unknown even to connoisseurs. Four detailed buyer’s guides (Carrera 2, Carrera 4, 964 RS and Turbo 3.3 / 3.6) provide practical orientation. There are also rare sales brochures, list prices from 1989 to 1994 and the development of used car prices from 2018 to 2026.

One focus is on the 964 RS, the second edition of the legendary Carrera RS. The developers also have their say – a look behind the scenes that is rarely available in this form.

The edition is limited to 964 copies, each individually numbered. Texts bilingual, German and English.

Details

• Limited edition: 964 numbered copies
• 448 pages, hardcover edition
• Languages: German and English
• All series and special models of the 964 generation
• 4 buyer’s guides: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, 964 RS, Turbo 3.3 / 3.6
• Presentation of unknown prototypes and sales brochures
• List prices 1989-1994 and used car price development 2018-2026
• Publication date: May 15, 2026
• Publisher: Berlin Motor Books
• ISBN 978-3-981-459-241
• Weight: 3.5 kg

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What was your first 911? Photographer Kai Hartmann asked 36 people on four continents this question – and captured their answers in 320 pages and 338 photographs.

The result is not a classic model book or a technical reference work, but a collection of personal stories: from a family heirloom to a hard-earned dream, from a rare collector’s item to a daily companion. Each story stands on its own – and yet always tells of what has made the 911 so special for decades.

Hartmann’s photographs capture far more than just sheet metal and paintwork. They are portraits of people and their cars, taken in 18 cities between Tokyo, Los Angeles and Europe. The whole thing is presented as a high-quality coffee-table format book with a linen spine – bilingual in German and English.

A book for everyone who knows that the first 911 was never just a car.

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911 Design is dedicated to a central question: Why has the shape of the Porsche 911 worked for six decades – and why does it remain unmistakable despite constant further development?

For the first time, Michael Mauer, Head of Style Porsche and the designer responsible for all current models, explains the design evolution of the 911 at first hand. On 296 pages, he looks at all eight generations from the original model to the 992, describes design decisions, evaluates proportions, lines and details – and places them in the context of their respective times.

The book goes beyond a classic model chronicle. In detailed discussions with author Elmar Brümmer, Mauer’s design philosophy, his attitude to continuity and his understanding of further development become comprehensible. In addition, Porsche expert Thomas Ammann provides technical background information that explains how construction and design influence each other.

The photographs were taken especially for this work in the Porsche design environment and show the 911 generations in a clear, reduced visual language. Not an archive volume, but a conscious examination of form, function and identity.

A book for readers who see the Porsche 911 not just as a sports car, but as a long-term design project – consistently developed further without losing its origins.

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Porsche – The Design Book is a collector’s edition limited to only 500 copies worldwide, numbered and signed by Michael Mauer. The book is dedicated to Porsche’s design DNA and is aimed at readers who understand design not as a question of style, but as the strategic foundation of the brand.

On around 400 pages, the book analyzes Porsche’s design culture from different perspectives. The focus is on iconic vehicles, product design, prototypes, studies and basic design principles that extend far beyond the automobile. Essays, interviews and analytical texts show design not as a question of style, but as a structural element of the brand.

Exclusive contributions from Michael Mauer, Head of Style Porsche, are a central component. Personal sketches, handwritten notes and insights into the creative process make it possible to understand how design decisions are made and why Porsche shapes retain their identity over generations.

More than 300 high-quality images, illustrations and photographs supplement the content. Presented in a high-quality slipcase, this book is aimed specifically at collectors, designers, engineers and Porsche enthusiasts who want to understand design rather than consume it. Due to the strict limitation to 500 pieces, this work has a clear collector’s character.

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Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport is a large-format collector’s book produced in collaboration with Porsche Motorsport. It offers access to objects, stories and people that can otherwise only be found behind closed doors in Flacht, Weissach and the protected Porsche archive areas. The approach is clear: to present Porsche motorsport history not as a glossy myth, but as a technical, handcrafted reality.

On 550 pages, the book shows more than 250 racing artifacts, photographed directly on site in Weissach. Screws, body parts, telemetry hardware, racing suits, prototype components – all documented with powerful lighting and high resolution. The images emphasize traces of use, surfaces, structures and the constructive background of these parts.

In addition to the visual material, the book contains interviews with key figures:

• Roger Penske – on decades of collaboration with Porsche

• Richard Lietz and Pascal Wehrlein – about work, precision and the pressure to perform in the factory

• Ferdinand Porsche (grandson of Ferry Porsche) – with a personal foreword on the fascination of racing cars

The entire project was created under the direction of ERG Media, the team behind Porsche’s Type 7 magazine, with design support from House Industries. The result is a technical, visually clearly structured and high-quality book for collectors, engineers, designers and motorsport enthusiasts.

Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport is aimed at readers who want to understand Porsche racing from a technical, documentary perspective – uncompromising, detail-oriented and without romanticizing distortion.

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The 1992 model year saw the return of a legendary name at Porsche: Carrera RS. Based on the 964 generation, an uncompromising lightweight 911 was created that reinterpreted the spirit of the 1973 RS. However, its roots go back to 1990 – to the Carrera Cup car, which laid the foundation for the later RS development.

The book Porsche 964 Carrera RS by Christoph Mäder, limited to 1600 numbered copies, offers a comprehensive technical and historical review of these special 964 models. On 442 pages with 737 photos, the author sheds light on the origins of the 964 model series, the structure of the Carrera Cup and all variants of the Carrera RS:

• RS Touring
• RS Clubsport
• RS/RSR 3.8
• Carrera Cup USA
• RS America

Clear descriptions, precise research and high-quality images make this work a relevant reference for collectors, drivers and brand connoisseurs. Each edition is published as a hardback in a slipcase and provides a complete overview of technology, history and model diversity.

Product details

Format: Hardcover edition in slipcase
Author: Christoph Mäder
Publisher: Mäder Morse Field Recordings GmbH
Language: Englisch
Pages: 442
ISBN: 978-3-912090-00-0
Limited & numbered: 964 in German and 1600 in English.
Photos: 737
Dimensions: 257 × 299 × 44 mm
Weight: 3,500 g

This book is aimed at anyone who wants to understand the technical depth, motorsport history and model diversity of the 964 Carrera RS. A well-founded documentation of one of the most influential RS models of modern times.

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Honouring the Original 911. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first Porsche 911 generation, Berlin Motor Books has released the exclusive edition PORSCHE 911 F-Model “60 YEARS” 1965–1973. Limited to just 911 individually numbered copies, the book is aimed at collectors and enthusiasts who value the origins of the early 911.

The F-Model era from 1965 to 1973 laid the foundation for the 911’s identity. This publication covers the entire development of models such as the 911 2.0, the high-revving 911 S, the groundbreaking Targa and the iconic Carrera RS 2.7 with a level of detail rarely seen elsewhere.

Key Features

• Limited edition: 911 individually numbered copies

• Full overview of all standard and special colours with high-quality animations (911 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 and Carrera RS)

• Presentation of previously unpublished prototypes

• Insights into little-known factory race cars

• Original price lists from 1965 to 1973

• Market value development of all F-Models from 2017 to 2025

• In-depth buyer’s guides for all variants

Why this book matters

It documents the rise of the early 911 – from the first 130-hp model to the 911 S of 1967 with its now iconic Fuchs wheels, and the introduction of the 911 Targa, presented in 1965 as “the world’s first safety cabriolet”. The pinnacle remains the Carrera RS 2.7, one of the most desirable air-cooled 911s ever built.

The book includes interviews and perspectives from key engineers and designers, combining technical accuracy, historical context and rare imagery into a valuable collector’s item.

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A deep dive into the rebellious side of Porsche culture

They call themselves Outlaws – builders, designers, rebels. They reject convention and create one-off Porsche builds without concern for originality or factory specs. Porsche Outlaws is a richly illustrated tribute to this global subculture, where individuality matters more than authenticity.

Author and photographer Michael Alan Ross traces the roots of the movement – from James Dean’s legendary 550 Spyder to today’s leading figures like Singer, Emory Motorsports and Magnus Walker. With in-depth features, stunning photography and behind-the-scenes stories, this book captures the essence of the Restomod era and its unapologetically bold reinterpretation of Zuffenhausen’s finest.

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60 years of open-air driving, reimagined in print

The Porsche 911 Targa represents a unique blend of engineering, style and freedom. As the “safety cabriolet” celebrates 60 years since its debut, this book offers a visual and editorial journey through every Targa generation – from the original 1965 version to the modern classic of today.

Author Nicole Hettesheimer dives into the model’s evolution together with Porsche designers and developers. Stunning photography, including exclusive archive material and behind-the-scenes insights, make this an essential addition to any Porsche fan’s library.

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By Jan-Henrik Muche | Hardcover | 384 pages

The Porsche archive is more than just a collection – it’s the brand’s memory. On the occasion of Porsche’s 75th anniversary, the company grants an unprecedented look behind the scenes of its historical archive.

Automotive journalist and Porsche expert Jan-Henrik Muche has curated 100 exceptional and often never-before-seen exhibits, selected in close collaboration with the archive team in Zuffenhausen. Each piece is carefully documented, featuring custom photography and rare historical imagery.

An essential collector’s item and the ultimate gift for any Porsche aficionado.

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