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Porsche 917 L 4.9



Tuner
Country D
Year 1970
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) 580 HP/8400
Torque 510 Nm/6600
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) 1582
Rear track (mm) 1533
Weight (kg) 840827
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 120
Brakes Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "10,5 x 15"
Rear rims 15 x 15
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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