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Porsche 917 ‘Interserie Spyder’ – Specifications & Performance

Technical Specifications

Porsche 917 ‘Interserie Spyder’ Specifications

built at German
body stylist Gerhard Schroeder
engineers Helmut Flegl, Paul Hensler
production 3 units
engine
Air Cooled 912.10 180º Flat-12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
position Stressed Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material
Light Metal w/Hard Chromed Cylinders
valvetrain
Gear Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Bosch Fuel Injection
displacement 4494 cc / 274.24 in³
bore 85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke 66 mm / 2.60 in
compression 10.5:1
engine designer Hans Mezger
power
432.51 kw / 580 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output 129.06 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 725.0 bhp per tonne
torque
562.66 nm / 415 ft lbs @ 6400 rpm
body / frame
Polyester & Fiberglass Panels over Aluminum Spaceframe
driven wheels RWD w/LSD
front tires 4.75/11.30-15 Dunlop
rear tires 6.0/13.50-15 Dunlop
front brakes
Internally Vented Discs w/Dual-Circuit Calipers
rear brakes
Internally Vented Discs w/Dual-Circuit Calipers
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
Arms w/Coil Springs, Bilstein Shocks
r suspension
Arms w/Coil Springs, Bilstein Shocks
curb weight 800 kg / 1764.00 lbs
wheelbase 2300 mm / 90.55 in
front track 1488 mm / 58.58 in
rear track 1457 mm / 57.36 in
length 4140 mm / 162.99 in
width 1980 mm / 77.95 in
height 920 mm / 36.22 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual