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Written by Tom Harrison
The Porsche 917 won Le Mans outright in 1970 and 72, and dominated North America"s CanAm series in 1972 and 73. And this year it turns 50. To celebrate its half-centenary, Porsche has done some things. First, it set about restoring the first-ever 917. Chassis number 001 was revealed at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show and used mostly as a "test and presentation vehicle". In its life it went through many colour and spec changes, making its restoration especially challenging. It took a team of engineers and technicians over a year, using original parts and materials where possible, to return 001 to original condition. It will form part of a special exhibition at Porsche"s museum in Germany, running from May to September. Ten of the 14 exhibits are actual 917s (with a combined power output of 7,795bhp), and one is the model pictured above. It"s a concept study produced by a "small number of designers and engineers" within the company as a homage to the 917"s first Le Mans victory.
Date written: 11 Mar 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15113
The Porsche 917 won Le Mans outright in 1970 and 72, and dominated North America"s CanAm series in 1972 and 73. And this year it turns 50. To celebrate its half-centenary, Porsche has done some things. First, it set about restoring the first-ever 917. Chassis number 001 was revealed at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show and used mostly as a "test and presentation vehicle". In its life it went through many colour and spec changes, making its restoration especially challenging. It took a team of engineers and technicians over a year, using original parts and materials where possible, to return 001 to original condition. It will form part of a special exhibition at Porsche"s museum in Germany, running from May to September. Ten of the 14 exhibits are actual 917s (with a combined power output of 7,795bhp), and one is the model pictured above. It"s a concept study produced by a "small number of designers and engineers" within the company as a homage to the 917"s first Le Mans victory.
Date written: 11 Mar 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15113
