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Porsche 917/10K turbo (Canam)



Tuner
Country D
Year 1972
Engine Porsche 912 ATL/72
Engine Type B12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "6,5"
Bore 86.800
Stroke 70.400
Capacity (cc) 4998
Power (at revs) 900 HP/8000
Torque 981 Nm/6400
Induction "2 Eberspächer (2,3)"
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Magnesium spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2316
Front track (mm) 1620
Rear track (mm) 1586
Weight (kg) 800
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Porsche 920
Fuel tank size (litres) 325
Brakes Porsche
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 15
Rear rims 17 later 19x15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 365

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