1971 Porsche 917 Kurzheck Specifications
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1970 – 1971 |
| released at | 1969 Geneva Motorshow |
| built at | German |
| body stylist | Gerhard Schroeder |
| engineers | Helmut Flegl, Paul Hensler |
| production | 12 |
| engine |
Air Cooled 912.10 180 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
|
| position | Stressed Mid Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors |
| block material |
RZ5 Magesiumn Alloy w/Chromal Cylinders
|
| valvetrain | Gear Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed |
Indirect, Mechanical Bosch Fuel Injection
|
| displacement | 4494 cc / 274.25 in³ |
| bore | 85 mm / 3.35 in |
| stroke | 66 mm / 2.60 in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| engine designer | Hans Mezger |
| power | 426.5 kw / 572 bhp @ 8400 rpm |
| specific output | 127.28 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 715.0 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 509.8 nm / 376 ft lbs @ 6800 rpm |
| body / frame |
Polyester & Fiberglass Panels over Tubular Aluminum Alloy Frame
|
| driven wheels | RWD w/LSD |
| wheel type | Cast Magnesium |
| front tires | 4.75/11.30-15 Dunlop |
| rear tires | 6.00/13.50-15 Dunlop |
| front brakes |
Internally Vented Discs w/Dual-Circuit Calipers w/4-Piston Aluminum Calipers
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| rear brakes |
Internally Vented Discs w/Dual-Circuit Calipers w/4-Piston Aluminum Calipers
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| front wheels | F 38.10 x 22.86 cm / 15 x 12 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.10 x 30.48 cm / 15 x 12 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension |
A-Arms & Control Arms w/Coil Springs, Bilstein Shocks
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| r suspension |
Control Arms w/Coil Springs, Bilstein Shocks
|
| curb weight | 800 kg / 1764.00 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2300 mm / 90.55 in |
| front track | 1564 mm / 61.6 in |
| rear track | 1584 mm / 62.4 in |
| length | 4140 mm / 163.0 in |
| width | 1975 mm / 77.8 in |
| height | 920 mm / 36.22 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| tran clutch | 3-Disc Dry Clutch |
| top speed | ~320 kph / 198.72 mph |
| fuel capacity | 120 litres or 31.68 gal. |
| race victories | 1OA Le Mans 1970, 1OA Le Mans 1971 |
