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.
What is the Porsche 917?
The story of one of the greatest racing cars in Porsche history, from Le Mans victories to Can-Am glory
Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder - Profile, History, Photos
Apr 11, 2012 · Profile, history, photos and information about the incredible Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder, the brutal racing car that killed the epic Can-Am race series.
Porsche 917 - Ultimate Model Guide - Stuttcars
The ultimate research center for the Porsche 917. Access to guides, pictures, specs and more. The best way to get to know the all-conquering 917.
Porsche 917's secret advantage: winning Le Mans in 1971 — …
Aug 19, 2021 · Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko's Martini-liveried Porsche 917 wasn't the fastest car in the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hour race, but a unique modification and sheer determination brought victory 50 years ago
50 Years of the Porsche 917. | Porsche Motorsport Hub
Today, 50 years later, it is impossible to imagine the history of Porsche Motorsport without this race car. To honour it and to prove that the same ambition still lives in Weissach, a small team has developed a tribute to the 917 in just six months.
Guide: Porsche Goes All In - a Historical & Technical Appraisal of …
Oct 1, 2024 · In addition to subtle aerodynamic refinements, Porsche uprated the 917 during the course of the 1969 season with a more powerful 585bhp engine (from Le Mans) and wider wheels / enhanced brakes (at Zeltweg).
Porsche 917 – development, technology and racing in 1969
Porsche brings a total of four 917 cars to Le Mans: two long-tail versions to be used as works cars, another long-tail version for training, and one more long-tail 917 to be provided to the John Woolfe racing team as a customer.
24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary – How the Porsche 917 …
Apr 11, 2022 · After a major internal power struggle, engineer Ferdinand Piëch, the grandson of Ferdinand, took control of the marque's racing programme. He nixed the Porsche 904 conceived by his cousin and now rival, Butzi Porsche (the father of the 911), to launch a programme aimed at winning the 24 Hours.
Porsche 917 – 10 types and their successes - Porsche Museum
Following the runaway success of the 917 in the 1970 and 1971 World Sportscar Championships, Porsche takes on a new challenge: the motorsport department develops an open-top version of the 917 – the 917/10 – for the Can-Am series in the US and Canada.
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