Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) /Coupe 1969 - 1970/

What is the body type of Porsche 917?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1969 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

320 km/h | 199 mph

What is the power output of Porsche 917 Coupe 1969 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

520 Hp, 451 Nm
333 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Porsche 917 Coupe 1969 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

4.5 l
4494 cm³
274.24 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1969 Porsche 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

12, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Porsche 917 Coupe 1969 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1969 Porsche 917 Coupe?

4290 mm
168.9 in.

What is the width of 1969 Porsche 917 Coupe?

1880 mm
74.02 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1969 Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

896 kg
1975 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1969 Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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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

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

320 km/h 199 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

1.7 kg/Hp, 580.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2 kg/Nm, 503.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

520 Hp @ 8000 rpm.

Power per litre

115.7 Hp/l

Torque

451 Nm @ 6800 rpm. 333 lb.-ft. @ 6800 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Type 912

Engine displacement

4494 cm³ 274.24 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

180° flat V-engine

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

896 kg 1975 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4290 mm 168.9 in.

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in.

Height

920 mm 36.22 in.

Wheelbase

2300 mm 90.55 in.

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in.

Rear (Back) track

1457 mm 57.36 in.

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

Specs of Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) /1969, 1970/