Porsche celebrates 40 years 917

 Porsche 917

In March 1969 Porsche to the salon in Geneva a competitive car - Porsche 917, then became a legend. Namely with the car company from Stuttgart wins first 24-hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971 movie became even last through the movie Le Mans with Steve McQueen.

Porsche 917

Porsche 917 had the original specifications. Is designed under the supervision of Ferdinand Piyh, little son of Ferdinand Portia, who later became head of the group Volkswagen. Porsche 917 is backsited V12 engine with air cooling. 4.5-liter engine with 520 hp power later evolved to 1000 hp in 1973

Another feature of the Porsche 917 are various bodies. The short body was designed for tracks with many curves, while the debt is used for quick runs, where speed is essential. Later the body was discovered on American Racing Spyder CanAm.

Porsche 917

Porsche will mark 917 years of the implementation of a special exhibition in its new museum in Tsufenhauzen, Stuttgart. In the summer of Speed de Goodwood Festival from 3 to 5 July will be another special event for his birthday.