1971 Porsche 917 KH Coupe
Porsche 917 KH Coupe
Year of manufacture – 1971
Engine – 12-Zyl.180o V
Engine capacity – 4,907 cc
Horsepower – 600 hp (441 kW)
Full speed – 360 km/h
In 1971. Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko set a track record for the history books: an average speed of 222.30 km/h. covering the 5,335.16 kilometers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Once again, the Porsche engineers have come up with new ideas to optimize aerodynamics and curb weight: this short-tail version of the 917 is equipped with bilateral tail fins and a lightweight magnesium frame.
Year of manufacture – 1971
Engine – 12-Zyl.180o V
Engine capacity – 4,907 cc
Horsepower – 600 hp (441 kW)
Full speed – 360 km/h
In 1971. Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko set a track record for the history books: an average speed of 222.30 km/h. covering the 5,335.16 kilometers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Once again, the Porsche engineers have come up with new ideas to optimize aerodynamics and curb weight: this short-tail version of the 917 is equipped with bilateral tail fins and a lightweight magnesium frame.
