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Porsche 917 v1



Tuner
Country D
Year 1969
Engine Porsche 912
Engine Type B12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 85.000
Stroke 66.000
Capacity (cc) 4494
Power (at revs) 542 HP/8400
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch twin ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium spaceframe
Body type coupé
Designer H. Flegl/H. Mezger
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2300
Front track (mm) 1488
Rear track (mm) 1457
Weight (kg) 830
Drive rear
Number of gears 4 or 5
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 140
Brakes Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9 x 15
Rear rims 12 x 15
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 4.75/11.30-15
Rear tyres 6.00/13.50-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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