Porsche 917 - Wikipedia
The Porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by German manufacturer Porsche to exploit the regulations regarding the construction of 5-litre sports cars.
This Porsche is so rare that in spite of receiving a $25 million bid ...
5 days ago · The 917K’s appeal extends beyond its celebrity connections. Powered by a 4494cc air-cooled V-12 engine producing 580 horsepower at 8,400 RPM, the car represents a pinnacle of Porsche engineering. Following its Hollywood career, it enjoyed success in actual racing competitions before transitioning into the collector circuit.
Steve McQueen's Porsche 917K Fails to Sell at Auction for $25 …
4 days ago · The iconic 1969 Porsche 917K star car formerly owned by Steve McQueen will remain under the ownership of one Jerry Seinfeld, after the comedian turned down a $25 million bid during Mecum Auctions ...
What is the Porsche 917? - Official Porsche Website
With British driver Richard Attwood and German teammate, Hans Herrmann, at the wheel of a 917 K – a car that little more than a year previously was a mere sketch on a drawing board in Stuttgart – Porsche secured its first ever win at the greatest of all endurance races.
Porsche 917 K-70 – Specifications & Performance - Stuttcars
120 litres or 31.68 gal.
Porsche 917 - Ultimate Model Guide - Stuttcars
The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce.
1970 - 1971 Porsche 917 K - Images, Specifications and Information
Like all racers of the day, the 917 was suspended all-round by fully independent suspension, made up of wishbones. More exotic materials were found here, with the coil springs used …
1971 Porsche 917K - Revs Institute
The 1971 Porsche 917K is powered by a flat-twelve air-cooled engine with a wheelbase spanning 90.6 inches and weight of 1,760 pounds.
1970→1971 Porsche 917 Kurzheck
The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce. This reduced the cars top speed, as much as 30 mph, but it helped the Porsche win Le Mans two years in a row. 917 Development
1969 - 1971 Porsche 917K - Top Speed
Oct 13, 2015 · Dubbed Kurzheck, which is German for "short tail," the 917K was an evolution of the original race car and arguably the most recognizable 917. Based on the 908, the original 917 had considerable...
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