These are standard specifications for the 1970 Porsche 917, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Porsche
Chassis # 917.042
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Chassis # 917-015
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Chassis # 917-028
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Chassis # 917-024
Engine # 917-021
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Chassis # 917-031/026
Engine # 917-031
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Chassis # 917.031
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Chassis # 917.01.021
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Chassis # 917-022
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Chassis # 917-043
Engine # 015
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Chassis # 917-004
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Chassis # 917.023
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1973 |
| Weight : | 1764 lbs | 800.137 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 2.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 220 mph | 353.98 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Flat 12 | aluminum pistons and heads. | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 620 BHP (456.32 KW) @ 8300 RPM |
| Torque : | 434 Ft-Lbs (589 NM) @ 6400 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.8 mm | 3.417 in. |
| Stroke : | 70.4 mm | 2.772 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
| Flat 12 180-degree | 11/1/912 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 630 BHP (463.68 KW) @ 8300 RPM |
| Torque : | 434 Ft-Lbs (589 NM) @ 6400 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.8 mm | 3.417 in. |
| Stroke : | 70.4 mm | 2.772 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
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Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1970 : | 13,898 |
| 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Spyder 1 P : | 3 |
Dimension(s)
Long Tail Coupé
Chassis # 917.042
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Chassis # 917-015
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Chassis # 917-028
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Chassis # 917-024
Engine # 917-021
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Chassis # 917-031/026
Engine # 917-031
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| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 162.2 in | 4120 mm. |
| Width : | 81.9 in | 2080 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.6 in | 2300 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.3 in | 1582 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1584 mm. |
Spyder
Chassis # 917.031
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Chassis # 917.01.021
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| Weight : | 1764 lbs | 800.137 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 162.2 in | 4120 mm. |
| Width : | 81.9 in | 2080 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.6 in | 2300 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.3 in | 1582 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1584 mm. |
Coupé
Chassis # 917-022
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Chassis # 917-043
Engine # 015
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Chassis # 917-004
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| Weight : | 2050 lbs | 929.864 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 162.2 in | 4120 mm. |
| Width : | 81.9 in | 2080 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.6 in | 2300 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1564 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1584 mm. |
Kurzheck Coupe
Chassis # 917.023
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| Weight : | 1764 lbs | 800.137 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 162.2 in | 4120 mm. |
| Width : | 81.9 in | 2080 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.6 in | 2300 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.3 in | 1582 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1584 mm. |
Handling
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Porsche 917?
Q: How fast is the 1970 Porsche 917? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 has a top speed of 220 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Porsche 917? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 has a wheelbase size of 90.55 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Porsche 917? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 has a length of 162.21 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Porsche 917? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 has a width of 81.89 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Porsche 917? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 was offered as a Coupé, Kurzheck Coupe, Long Tail Coupé, Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1970? A: Porsche produced 13,898 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Porsche 917 have? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 had the following engine options: Flat 12 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 620 BHP (456.32 KW) @ 8300 RPM and 434 Ft-Lbs (589 NM) @ 6400 RPM Flat 12 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 630 BHP (463.68 KW) @ 8300 RPM and 434 Ft-Lbs (589 NM) @ 6400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1970 Porsche 917 have? A: The 1970 Porsche 917 had a 5 speed Manual Porsche gearbox.
