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Porsche 917 PA/16 (Canam)



Tuner
Country D
Year 1971
Engine Porsche
Engine Type B16
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 86.000
Stroke 70.400
Capacity (cc) 6543
Power (at revs) 755 HP/8400
Torque 719 Nm/6800
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2570
Front track (mm) 1526
Rear track (mm) 1533/1584
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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