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The
legend of the Porsche 917 is born from its presentation: The Porsche factory
built up 25 models on plan required for the ratification. The technicals
and performances of this car are impressives :engine boxer 12 cylindres
4.5 or 4.9 L, 580 CV, weight 810 kg and 380 km/h for maximal speed. But
its glory, the Porsche 917 wins it on the track. Despite a bad condition
during the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970, the 917 K of Salzburg team offers
the first victory for Porsche. |