Jerry Seinfeld owns the original Porsche 917K Kurzheck Coupe used by Steve McQueen in the movie "Le Mans."

 

As it appeared in Le Mans (1971)

 

What it looks like now.


General specifications:

Country of origin: Germany   Chassis number 917020 / 917021 / 917026 / 917036   Numbers built 12   Produced from 1970 - 1971

Engine Configuration 912.10 180º V 12 Location Mid, longitudinally mounted   Construction magnesium alloy block, aluminium head   Displacement 4.907 liter / 299.4 cu in Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 70.4 mm (2.8 in) Compression 10.5:1 Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed Bosch Fuel Injection Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain Chassis/body polyester panels on aluminium spaceframe Suspension (fr/r) unequal upper and lower arms, coil springs, Bilstein dampers Steering rack-and-pinion Brakes ventilated discs, all-round Gearbox 5 speed Manual Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions Weight 800 kilo / 1763.7 lbs Length / Width / Height 4120 mm (162.2 in) / 1980 mm (78 in) / 940 mm (37 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2300 mm (90.6 in) / 1564 mm (61.6 in) / 1584 mm (62.4 in)

Performance figures Power 600 bhp / 448 KW @ 8300 rpm Torque 563 Nm / 415 ft lbs @ 6400 rpm BHP/Liter 122 bhp / liter Power to weight 0.75 bhp / kg Top Speed 354 km/h / 220 mph


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