The Porsche 917 is considered by many to be the most legendary racing car of all time. Ferdinand Piëch pushed the project through against the Porsche family, and the car set new standards with its lightweight construction, aerodynamics, and its specially developed 12-cylinder engine (up to 1100 hp, divine sound!). However, spectacular crashes proved it to be virtually undrivable, and the turbulent development process nearly bankrupted the company.
Ultimately, the plan succeeded: From 1970 onward, the 917 – with drivers including Helmut Marko at the wheel – dominated the duel with Enzo Ferrari and his Ferrari 512 and was unbeatable in endurance racing. Its speed records at Le Mans and the film of the same name starring Steve McQueen turned the car into an icon and paved the way for Porsche's history as the most successful manufacturer of all time. A documentary about arguably the greatest racing car in the history of motorsport.
The Porsche 917 is considered by many to be the most legendary racing car of all time. Ferdinand Piëch pushed the project through against the Porsche family, and the car set new standards with its lightweight construction, aerodynamics, and its specially developed 12-cylinder engine (up to 1100 hp, divine sound!). However, spectacular crashes proved it to be virtually undrivable, and the turbulent development process nearly bankrupted the company.
Ultimately, the plan succeeded: From 1970 onward, the 917 – with drivers including Helmut Marko at the wheel – dominated the duel with Enzo Ferrari and his Ferrari 512 and was unbeatable in endurance racing. Its speed records at Le Mans and the film of the same name starring Steve McQueen turned the car into an icon and paved the way for Porsche's history as the most successful manufacturer of all time. A documentary about arguably the greatest racing car in the history of motorsport.