Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) Specs

Porsche LogoPorsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) has been in production since 1969 - 1970. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 4.5L liters, engines produces a power of 520 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4290x1880x920 mm, and the weight is from 896 kg.

Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969 - 1970
Porsche 917 4.5 V12 (520 Hp) 1969 - 1970


General data

Generation917
Modification4.5 V12 (520 Hp)
Start of production1969 year
End of production1970 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelType 912

Performance specs

Maximum speed320 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio1.7 kg/Hp, 580.4 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power520 Hp @ 8000 rpm.
Power per litre115.7 Hp/l
Torque451 Nm @ 6800 rpm.
Engine locationRear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4494 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylinders180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore85 mm
Piston Stroke66 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionIndependent, spring, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspensionIndependent, spring, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 9J x 15; Rear wheel rims: 12J x 15

Dimensions

Length4290 mm
Width1880 mm
Height920 mm
Wheelbase2300 mm
Front track1488 mm
Rear (Back) track1457 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight896 kg