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Porsche 917 - 1969 by Perico001 The 917 had almost no aero grip...



Porsche 917 - 1969 by Perico001 The 917 had almost no aero grip due to its long tail for the maximum speed at Le Mans. The use of wings was in it infancy. This 917, which led the 1969 24 Hours for a long time and set the fastest lap at 234 km/h (Vic Alford), is on show in its short-tail version perfected by the Gulf Wyer team as it is raced regularly.

24 Hrs du Mans 1969

Team : Porsche System Engineering
n° 12
Result : Not finished
Engine : Porsche 912 Flat 12 - 4.494 cc - 580 hp
Richard Altwood (GB)
Vic Elford (GB)

4.500 cc
Flat 12

Porsche 917
Presented by S.A.M. Amstar

Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
June 2019 https://flic.kr/p/2iLtZVH


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