1972 Porsche 917/10 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Aluminium tubular space frame with Fiberglass body
Production Years for Series :	1972
Weight :	1687 lbs \| 765.21 kg

Engine & Transmission

Twin-turbocharged Flat 12 180-degree \| Type 912.51; Dry sump lubrication
Displacement :	4494 cc \| 274.2 cu in. \| 4.5 L.
Power :	1,000 BHP (736 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	686 Ft-Lbs (930 NM) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	85.0 mm \| 3.346 in.
Stroke :	66.0 mm \| 2.598 in.
Compression :	6.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Bosch electronic port fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 CVT

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1972 :	20,464
917/10 Production (1972-1972) :	13
:	All styles
1972 Porsche 917/10

Dimension(s)

Racing Spyder

Chassis # 917/10-007
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Chassis # 917/10-015
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Chassis # 917/10-017
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Chassis # 917/10-003
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Chassis # 917/10-002
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	1
Length :	147.2 in \| 3739 mm.
Width :	81.9 in \| 2080 mm.
Height :	45.1 in \| 1145 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.2 in \| 2317 mm.
Front Track :	63.8 in \| 1620 mm.
Rear Track :	62.4 in \| 1584 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Double wishbones and coil springs, anti-roll bar, and shock absorbers

Steering
Rack and Pinion

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Porsche 917/10? A: The 1972 Porsche 917/10 has a wheelbase size of 91.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Porsche 917/10? A: The 1972 Porsche 917/10 has a length of 147.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Porsche 917/10? A: The 1972 Porsche 917/10 has a width of 81.89 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Porsche 917/10? A: The 1972 Porsche 917/10 was a Racing Spyder.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1972? A: Porsche produced 20,464 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 917/10 were produced? A: Porsche produced 13 examples of the 917/10 from 1972 to 1972.

Q: What engine did the 1972 Porsche 917/10 have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Porsche 917/10 was a Twin-turbocharged Flat 12 (4494 cc | 274.2 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 1,000 BHP (736 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 686 Ft-Lbs (930 NM) @ 4600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Porsche 917/10 have? A: The 1972 Porsche 917/10 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed CVT.