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Porsche 917 K



Tuner
Country D
Year 1971
Engine Porsche 912
Engine Type B12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 86.800
Stroke 70.400
Capacity (cc) 4998
Power (at revs) 630 HP/8300
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch twin ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type
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) 1582/1620
Rear track (mm) 1584
Weight (kg) 800
Drive rear
Number of gears 4 or 5
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 120
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "10,5/12x15"
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 9.0/24.0-15
Rear tyres 14.5/26.2-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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