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Porsche 917 PA (Canam)



Tuner
Country D
Year 1969
Engine Porsche
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/8500
Torque 510 Nm/6600
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer H. Flegl/H. Mezger/A. Lapine
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2300
Front track (mm) 1526
Rear track (mm) 1533/1584
Weight (kg) 775
Drive rear
Number of gears 5later 4
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 190
Brakes Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "10,5 x 15"
Rear rims 15-17 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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