The legendary 1970 Porsche 917 K, one of the most iconic endurance racers ever built, came to life at Villa d’Este with an ...
Did you know that a 917 engine funnels all of its power through the center of the crankshaft down to an output shaft that runs under the rear half of the engine to the clutch housing? Did you know ...
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The Porsche 917 Explained

The classic 1970 Porsche 917 is one of the most legendary production race cars of all time, and can be eclipsed by only an elite few.
The flat-12 and the greatest sports car manufacturer to come out of Germany are brought together by an intertwined history. First things first, Ferdinand Porsche is the man credited with developing ...
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media ...
If you're not familiar with the name Canepa, you should be. Bruce Canepa is one of the biggest names in the classic Porsche community thanks to his stunning collection of assorted racing Porsches and ...
The Porsche 917 may not be the most successful model in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it’s definitely one of the most terrific cars to have ever raced at La Sarthe. You can always swap ...
Last week, the world’s automotive nobility gathered in California to celebrate the classic car bacchanal known as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Thousands of miles from the shores of Carmel, ...
A man discovered the hard way just how important it is to start a stick shift car in neutral during the recent Monterey Car Week. This Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 was displayed at the Pebble Beach ...
Boutique Belgian company After the Race, also known simply as ATR, has revealed a series of life-sized sculptures that faithfully reproduce the legendary Porsche 917 race car. Aimed at discerning fans ...