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Porsche 917/10 (Canam)



Tuner
Country D
Year 1971
Engine Porsche
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 576 Nm/6400
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) 2300
Front track (mm) 1620
Rear track (mm) 1584
Weight (kg) 743
Drive rear
Number of gears 4 or 5
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 300
Brakes Porsche/Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 15
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9340-15
Rear tyres 15.70-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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