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Porsche 917

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Porsche 917K Flat-12 Pure Engine Sound - In Action on Track

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The Porsche 917 Concept Study – Celebrating an iconic legend.

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The Porsche 917/30 - The Car That Killed Can-Am: Ep 3 - Series 3 - Shannons Legends of Motorsport

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5 Porsche 917s together on track at Goodwood!

The Porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by German manufacturer Porsche. The 917 gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the 917/30 Can-Am variant was capable of a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 2.3 seconds, 0–124 mph (200 km/h) in 5.3 seconds, and a test track top speed of up to 240 mph (390 km/h).
  • Origins of the 917 

  • Construction 

  • Racing history 

  • Variants 

  • Other uses