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Porsche 917 917

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.5 V12 (520 KM) Selected Gasoline 520 KM 1969–1970

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4.5 V12 (520 KM)

Gasoline · 1969–1970

Engine power
520KM
Torque
451Nm
Engine displacement
4,494cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
320km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
917
Version
917
Engine
4.5 V12 (520 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1969
End of production
1970
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h

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Engine

Engine model / code
Type912
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Flat V-shaped 180° engine
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
520 KM @ 8000 obr./min
Torque
451 Nm @ 6800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
896 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
920 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1457 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
12J x 15;9J x 15
ABS
no