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Porsche 917K for GT Legends – Preview Video

Posted on May 4th, 2009 in Other Sim Racing – 6 Comments

PukaMan has made a new preview video of RMi’s upcoming Porsche 917K, showing the legendary prototype wheree it enjoyed most success – Le Mans.

Powered by a massive flat-12 engine, the 917K was one of the most powerful and extreme prototypes ever built and rose to fame being prominently featured in the movie “Le Mans”.



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  • paupau

    Join the Dark Side!

  • lowenslow

    :eek: :happy: Lookin GOOD!

    I can’t wait… 917 vs 935!

    Although I’m not at all sure I’ll be able to control this beast, it will be fun to try.

  • xilix

    Woah!! Dude check out this excerpt from wiki about this car…

    “The Porsche 917 is a racecar that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the long-tailed version was capable of a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 254 mph (409 km/h) .

    In the 1973 Can-Am series, the turbocharged version Porsche 917/30 developed over 1,100 bhp (820 kW), and as much as 1,580 bhp (1,180 kW) in qualifying tune.

    The 917 is one of the most iconic sports racing cars of all time, largely for its high speeds and high power outputs, and was made into a movie star by Steve McQueen in his 1971 film Le Mans.

    2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the 917 and Porsche will hold special birthday celebrations at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (3-5 July).[1]”

    Dude, I admittedly had no idea this car was THIS insanely fast! Holy crap I can’t wait to try this. Amazing car!

  • Deano

    Yes, this car was way ahead of it’s time. No traction controll and all the bells and whistles today…just raw speed. If you ever get the chance to see one at a vintage event, be sure to bring a bib….you’ll end up drooling all over yourself.

  • stabiz

    If I remember correctly it was called the Widowmaker. :grin:

  • ermax18

    Yep, good old Can-Am. Back in the day when the definition of racing in America wasn’t “NASCAR”.

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