Table Of Content* The Porsche 917 story - brief history of Porsche, design, evolution and racing history of the 917, and subsequent Porsche racing story. * Anatomy - chassis, cockpit, flat-12 engine, transmission, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrics and aerodynamics. * Porsche 917 today - buying, provenance, paperwork, values and insurance, obtaining spare parts, restored Porsche 917 profiles. * Driver's view - racing in period, with recollections from contemporary drivers including Derek Bell, Jackie Oliver and Richard Attwood, plus views from drivers competing in historic racing today. * Mechanic's view -insight from mechanics who tended the cars in period, such as Alan Hearn and Gordon Wingrove, plus views from mechanics running the cars today. * The teams - including JW Automotive, Porsche Salzburg and Roger Penske (Can-Am). * Individual chassis histories - details of each of the chassis built by Porsche. * Appendices - including technical specifications, race results and useful contacts.
SynopsisThe iconic Porsche 917 took Porsche to its first Le Mans victory in 1970, winning again in 1971, and then dominating the North American Can-Am series in 1972 and 1973., Today, the Porsche 917 is one of the most sought-after and revered classic sports-racing cars of all time. This manual provides a fascinating insight into the design, evolution, operation, maintenance and restoration of the Porsche 917.