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Porsche 917/20



Tuner
Country D
Year 1971
Engine Porsche 912
Engine Type B12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 86.000
Stroke 70.400
Capacity (cc) 4907
Power (at revs) 600 HP/8400
Torque 559 Nm/6800
Induction
Ignition Bosch twin ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium spaceframe
Body type coupé
Designer Flegl/Mezger body C. Deutsch (SERA)
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2300
Front track (mm) 1620
Rear track (mm) 1584
Weight (kg) 800
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 120
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 15
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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