With "over 1200" horsepower (Porsche was coy about the actual power output) available from the twin-turbo, flat-12 variant, it dominated sports car racing for years. The Porsche 917 definitely impress the brand story and more broadly the story of the automobile on 1970 when she became the first Porsche winning the 24H of Le Mans. Features: - full tube chassis (round, seamless tube) built to the dimensions of the original 917K (will ac
Rebuilt Porsche G50/01 5 speed gearbox converted to mid-engine configuration. LSD differential and gearbox oil cooling system installed. The original cars have been based on famous marques that are all household names. These original cars … The group builds and customises classic performance cars such as the Porsche 917 and the Ferrari P4 for clients around the world. Let's face it, most of us will never get the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Porsche 917.
Bailey Cars purpose has been to build famous recreation cars that have all at one stage or another competed at the famous Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race in France. It is sold as a completed car minus engine and transaxle.
This car has raced competitively in South Africa. These original cars …
And the message taken back to the Festival and Porsche teams was that our Icon 917 was the most authentic replica / … the Bailey car is very well built, but sadly lacks in original accuracy. You will always be very vunerable in one as they are inherently a dangerous car.
This Bailey replica has been upgraded to carbon steel, which adds 40kg but also gives the car much more structural rigidity as well as durability. As I said many years ago, a 917 is like a scalded cat on steroids, compared to a GT40 which is like a comfortable sofa. Les reproductions de notre partenaire Bailey Cars réunissaient tous ces critères. 240 mm HD Sport Stage 1 diaphragm clutch. RCR 917. Alloycars, Inc. 756 NW 27th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 524-5000 (954) 779-1000 www.alloycars.com Hand formed Porsche 550 aluminum bodies on steel frames $69,950 Bailey Cars North America 58 Underhill Street Tuckahoe, New York 10707 (914) 299-2965 www.baileycarsnorthamerica.com US Distributor of South African Bailey Cars, manufacturer of the Porsche 917… Sports Racing Car Manufacturer and classic car restorations Bailey Cars Porsche 917 recreation with air cooled 3.6 litre Porsche motor, twin Garrett turbo chargers, Haltech management system & Porsche G50 five speed gearbox. The 917 chassis’ would have to be checked for stress fractures after each race! Now 18 months ago when we displayed at the London Classic Car Show, unknown to John and I, our project was viewed by one of the Duke of Richmond's top advisors. The car was completely modeled from original plans.
Icon-Engineering, Rayleigh, Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. And the message taken back to the Festival and Porsche teams was that our Icon 917 was the most authentic replica / re-creation under development.