What is the Porsche 917?
The stunning race car that helped Porsche win Le Mans and dominate endurance racing 3 February 2023. From securing Porsche its debut Le Mans win to speed records and North American victories, this is the story of the 917. One that conquered the world, made history and has been an inspiration for Porsche motorsport ever since – including today ...
In praise of the fast car - Porsche Newsroom
Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood took first place in the red and white Porsche Salzburg 917 short tail. Porsche achieved its goal – overall victory at Le Mans. Gerard Larousse and Willi Kauhsen completed the result by taking second place in a 917 long tail.
Porsche 917 Living Legend
Porsche 917 Living Legend. Year: 2013 Devolopment stage: 1:1 clay model. Porsche has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 19 times to date but the Porsche 917 KH in its Porsche Salzburg red-and-white livery occupies a very special place in the brand’s history.
The story of the famous Porsche Pink Pig livery - Official Porsche …
The 917/20 #23 car, driven by Reinhold Joest and Willi Kauhsen, performed well in qualifying, finishing seventh fastest. When the race itself began, it proved to be highly competitive, and was running in third place by the halfway mark of the event.
Porsche 917/30 Spyder
Porsche 917/30 Spyder. Called “one of the strongest racing cars of all time”, this advanced 12-cylinder vehicle dominates circuit races. With Mark Donohue at the wheel, it beats out McLaren with a long lead for the second time in the CanAm Series.
Nickname "Pink Pig" - Porsche Newsroom
Apr 22, 2014 · Porsche caused a sensation at Le Mans 1971 with the Pink Pig. It was the fastest car during the pre-race qualification session, although it was totally untested. But during the main race, the 917/20 running in fifth position dropped out shortly before the end due to an accident.
The legendary Porsche 917 on the road in Monte Carlo
Mar 24, 2020 · Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood crossed the finish line with starting number 23, thereby giving Porsche its first big success. But that just wasn’t enough. In the long-distance classic, the 24 hours of Daytona, and in the 1000km race at Monza and Spa-Francorchamps, the Porsche 917 was invincible.
50 Years of the Porsche 917. | Porsche Motorsport Hub
In the sportscar world, there is hardly any combination of Porsche numbers that is not associated with victories, goosebumps and outstanding engineering skill. And yet there is one that, even 50 years after its premiere, represents the pinnacle of all motorsport legends: the Porsche 917.
Kids Polo – 917 Salzburg - PORSCHE SHOP
Lightweight short-sleeve polo shirt in piqué fabric. With Porsche print on the chest, a 23 badge on the sleeve, and a 917 print on the back.
New special exhibition “50 Years of the Porsche 917 - Porsche …
May 14, 2019 · In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove the 917 KH (short-tail) with start number 23 and in the world-famous red-white Salzburg Design to the first of so far 19 overall wins for Porsche at the circuit on the River Sarthe.