Porsche 917
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Patent drawings of what looked like a production version of Porsche's 917 Tribute from 2019 surfaced online last month. The drawings, which were discovered on the German Patent and Trade Mark Office website, quickly led to rumors that Porsche might build a small run for well-heeled track enthusiasts, just like it did with the modern 935 track car. However, CAR reported Thursday that the patent drawings are actually for a virtual version of the stunning concept that will be made available in “Gran Turismo Sport” on Sony's PlayStation 4. It's apparently one of three Porsches bound...
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Icon Engineering's stunning Porsche 917 replica ready for saleLive out your “Le Mans” fantasies in real life with Icon Engineering's stunning Porsche 917 replica.
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Porsche restored the first 917 to its original glory
On March 10, 1969, mere months after Hans Mezger’s initial ideas and design sketches, the first Porsche 917 with chassis number 001 was completed. That same car has now been restored to its original glory.
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The story behind Porsche's stunning 917 tribute concept
Porsche has shown a modern interpretation of the 917 race car which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Sadly, the stunning piece of work isn't intended for production.
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Steve McQueen's Porsche 917 from "Le Mans" sells for $14 million
To a fair number of folks, the film Le Mans remains one of the greatest pieces of cinema focusing on the world of motorsport. The star of that film is not Steve McQueen, but rather the Porsche 917K that takes home the checkered flag. As is the case with most films, a number of cars were used to...
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Watch a Porsche 917 engine get torn down and rebuilt in minutes
The Porsche 917 is one of the most iconic race cars to have ever set rubber on a racetrack. Its power, prowess, and capability are recognized to this day. Its flat-12-cylinder powered the 917 to victory at the 1970 and 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, we have a bit of engine porn for Porsche and...
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Last year, Project 917 divulged ambitious details to develop a Porsche 917 replica for motorsport fans to relive the iconic racer. Since then, Project 917 has changed its plans, announcing instead a full-motion simulator complete with a 917 cockpit and hood. If all goes to plan, Project 917 hopes to have the rig ready this year and on show at next January's 2018 Autosport International in the United Kingdom. Again, it sounds ambitious, but the project seems to finally have sprouted legs. Project 917 also announced Rally Prep Ltd. will help build the simulator. The company currently helps the...
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Icon Engineering Porsche 917 is breathtaking in its detail
The Porsche 917 is one of the most insane automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s, when it dominated events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Some iterations were tuned to deliver as much as 1,580...
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More details on ambitious project to build Porsche 917 replicas
We recently told you about an ambitious group setting out to build Porsche 917 replicas aimed at track day enthusiasts keen to live out their Le Mans fantasies in real life. The group’s goal is clear: to build a 917 replica so fans can experience what it’s like to drive the classic...
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Team aims to build 'new' Porsche 917 racers
An ambitious group of like-minded folks aim to produce a track-day special that should set your senses tingling. Called Project 917, the team is looking to produce a real, track day-oriented Porsche 917 and they're turning to the power of crowdfunding for help. Along the way, the team hopes to...
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Home-built, Subaru-powered Porsche 917/10 replica for sale
The great race cars of yesterday command outrageous prices today, so sometimes putting one in your driveway requires a little creativity. That's what the builder of this beast from Bring A Trailer did. What we have here is a replica 1971 Porsche 917/10 Can-Am racer powered by a pair of Subaru...
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Steve McQueen's 'Le Mans' movie Porsche 917 up for sale
The 1971 movie Le Mans is essential viewing for anyone with gasoline in their veins. It's a turgid, plot-less nightmare for everyone else, but if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Steve McQueen, the Tag Heuer Monaco watch he wears, and the Porsche 917 he drives are all effortlessly...
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So, you own a 1972 Porsche 917/10--good for about 1,000 horsepower and a championship-winning Can-Am race car--what better to do than take it for a little drive around town? That is, as long as you're a fan of being bumper-high to a MINI and putting $6 million dollars in the hands of the general public's attentiveness. We're glad the folks at Canepa Design were gutsy enough to do it though, as it makes for some surrealistic around-town footage (and some fine listening during a pull on the freeway around 5:48).
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Rare 1972 Porsche 917/10 hits the block at Mecum's Monterey sale
Porsche’s 917 series cars were among the fastest and most successful racers ever built, racking up numerous endurance series wins and recording a speed of some 246 miles per hour on Le Mans’ Mulsanne Straight. With changes in competition classes about to make the enclosed 917...
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Porsche bringing collection of legendary 917 race cars to Goodwood
The Porsche 917 is one of the most stark raving mad automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s. That historic car and its success at Le Mans will be playing a central role in Porsche's activities at the...
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Legendary Porsche 917 race car turns 40
Forty years ago Porsche unveiled a car that to this day remains one of the fastest and most successful racing cars ever built. The car is the legendary Porsche 917 and its history is littered with major titles and even a starring role in the 1971 film Le Mans where it was piloted by Steve McQueen...
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