The Porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by German manufacturer Porsche to exploit the regulations regarding the construction of 5-litre sports cars.

Jan 21, 2025 · Bidding for the Porsche 917K that Steve McQueen drove in Le Mans reached $25 million at Mecum Auction’s annual Kissimmee sale this past Saturday. That fee would have set a new record for a...

The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce.

The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce.

Also Known As: Porsche 917 KH Coupé or Porsche 917 K-71 / Premiere: 1971 April 17 at Le Mans test day / Achievements: Le Mans winner 1971. For the 1971 Season, Porsche faced some new competition including Roger Penske’s 600 bhp 512S and the Alfa Romeo T33/3. To prepare, Porsche revised both the short and long versions of the 917.

The 1971 Porsche 917K is powered by a flat-twelve air-cooled engine with a wheelbase spanning 90.6 inches and weight of 1,760 pounds.

Oct 13, 2015 · Dubbed Kurzheck, which is German for "short tail," the 917K was an evolution of the original race car and arguably the most recognizable 917. Based on the 908, the original 917 had considerable...

Like all racers of the day, the 917 was suspended all-round by fully independent suspension, made up of wishbones. More exotic materials were found here, with the coil springs used …

Oct 1, 1998 · This Porsche 917K coupe is one of the most historic available survivors of this titanic breed. Most significantly, it is one of only five World Championship-level race-winning 917s outside factory ownership.

With British driver Richard Attwood and German teammate, Hans Herrmann, at the wheel of a 917 K – a car that little more than a year previously was a mere sketch on a drawing board in Stuttgart – Porsche secured its first ever win at the greatest of all endurance races.