Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V12 (520 Hp)

Start of production

1969 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1970 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1457 mm

Width

1880 mm

Height

920 mm

Length

4290 mm

Front track

1488 mm

Wheelbase

2300 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

1.7 kg/Hp, 580.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2 kg/Nm, 503.3 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

320 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

896 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

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

Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp)