Called “one of the strongest racing cars of all time”, this advanced 12-cylinder vehicle dominates circuit races. With Mark Donohue at the wheel, it beats out McLaren with a long lead for the second time in the CanAm Series. It’s the first time that turbochar ging has prevailed on a race course with so many curves. Fed up with the dominance of Porsche, the Americans change the racing regulations, which results in the exclusion of the 917.
Specifiactions
Model Year
1973
Engine
12-Cyl. 180° V Turbo
Displacement
5374 ccm
Power Output
882 kW (1200 HP)
Top Speed
385 km/h
Astrid Böttinger
Spokesperson Heritage and Porsche Museum
Team Coordinator Communications
Between 1964 and 1971, Rudi Lins started at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio. He won the European Hill Climb Championship. On 28 June 2024, the former works driver turned 80.
