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Porsche 917Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)

General information

Brand
Porsche
Model
917
Generation
917
Modification (Engine)
4.5 V12 (520 Hp)
Start of production
1969
End of production
1970
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
320 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
1.7 kg/Hp, 580.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2 kg/Nm, 503.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
520 Hp @ 8000 rpm.
Power per litre
115.7 Hp/l
Torque
451 Nm @ 6800 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Type 912
Engine displacement
4494 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Engine configuration
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore
85 mm
Piston Stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
896 kg

Dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
920 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear (Back) track
1457 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 9J x 15, Rear wheel rims: 12J x 15