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Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969, 1970
Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969, 1970
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General information

Name

Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969, 1970

Brand

Porsche
Model

917
Generation

917
Year of production

1969

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.5 V12 (520 Hp)

Power

520 Hp @ 8000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

451 Nm @ 6800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Maximum speed (km/h)

320 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
520 Hp @ 8000 rpm.
Power per litre
115.7 Hp/l
Torque
451 Nm @ 6800 rpm.
Engine displacement
4494 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

896 kg

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4290 mm

Width (mm)

1880 mm

Height (mm)

920 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2300 mm

Front track (mm)

1488 mm

Rear track (mm)

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

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 9J x 15Rear wheel rims: 12J x 15

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