1971 Porsche 917 Langheck Specifications
4.9 L Flat 12 Engine Spec
| type | Racing Car |
| built at | Germany |
| engine |
Air Cooled 912.10 Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
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| position | Mid, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition |
Twin Spark, Dual 12V Distributors
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| block material |
RZ5 Magnesium Alloy w/Chromal Cylinders, Aluminum Alloy Cylinder Heads
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| valvetrain |
Gear Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
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| fuel feed | Bosch Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 4,907 cc / 299.4 cu in |
| bore | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| stroke | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| engine designer | Hans Mezger |
| power |
600 bhp / 448 kW @ 8,300 rpm
|
| specific output | 122 bhp per litre |
| torque |
563 Nm / 415 ft lbs @ 6,400 rpm
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| body / frame |
Polyester & Fiberglass Panels over Tubular Aluminum Alloy Frame
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| driven wheels | RWD |
| 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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| 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
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| curb weight | 927 kilo / 2,044 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2300 mm / 90.6 in |
| front track | 1564 mm / 61.6 in |
| rear track | 1584 mm / 62.4 in |
| length | 4660 mm / 183.5 in |
| width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in |
| height | 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| tran clutch | 3-Disc Dry Clutch |
| fuel capacity | 120 litres or 31.68 gal. |
| top speed | 386 km/h (240 mph) |
