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RCR-917

Two versions - Accurate Tube for Tube or Semi-Moncoque

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The 917 was to become quite simple the fastest racing car of it's era and was even faster than it's contemporary Formula 1 equivalents. The RCR-917 is a faithful reproduction of the 917K with body panels true to the original shape.

Available in two versions:

* Accurate tube for tube chassis (turnkey minus only)

RCR-917 Tube for Tube Chassis

* Semi-Monocoque,aluminium front section, steel tube engine bay (kit and turnkey minus)

RCR-917 Semi-Monocoque Chassis

Coming Soon

RCR-917 Specifications and Features	Semi-Monocoque Kit
Chassis
Front Section: Aluminum TIG welded Monocoque - bare	Included
Rear Section: DOM CNC bent seamless steel tubing TIG welded - powdercoated	Included
Engine Mounts (chassis suits oil cooled flat 6 cyl Porsche only)	Included
Gearbox Mounts (chassis suits Porsche 930 4 speed only)	Included
6-Point DOM SCCA Roll Cage	Included
Aluminum Front Mounting Structure	Included
Suspension
Billet Front and Rear Suspension Uprights	Included
DOM Seamless Steel Front Upper and Lower Control Arms - heimjointed	Included
DOM Seamless Steel Lower Rear Control Arms - heimjointed	Included
D.O.M Tubular Rear Suspension Radius Rod Links	Included
GM Tie Rod and Balljoints	Included
QA1 Double Adjustable Shocks - 24 compression & 24 rebound adjustments	Included
Set Coilover Springs	Included
Set GM Corvette Performance Wheel Bearings	Included
Steering
Custom Made Rack and Pinion 2.7 Turns with Tie Rod Ends	Included
"D" style Collapsible Column	Included
Sealed Bearing Universal Joint	Included
Splined Quick Release Unit	Included
Vintage Style Steering Wheel	Included
Shifter Assembly (For 930)	Included
Brakes
Six Piston Front Brake Calipers	Included
Four Piston Rear Brake Calipers	Included
11.75" Nascar Rotors	Included
Custom Aluminum Rotor Hats	Included
Wheels
3 Piece Original Style Centre Lock 917 wheels. Front: 15" X 10 " Rear: 15" X 12" Rear	Included
Set of four Octagonal Centre Lock Nuts	Included
Body
Main Front Body Section	Included
Main Rear Clip Section	Included
Driver and Passenger Doors - tubular aluminium framed	Included
Front Nostril Panel	Included
Rocker Panels	Included
Airbox/Fan Cover (engine cover)	Included
D.O.T. Windshield	Included
Lexan Headlight Covers	Included
Lexan Side Windows	Included
Lexan Rear Window	Included
Lighting
Pair Front High/Low Beam Headlights	Included
Pair Front Driving Lights	Included
Pair Front Marker Lights	Included
Pair Original Style Rear Tailights	Included
Pair License Plate Marker Lights	Included
Electrical
20 (Street) Circuit Color Coded And Labelled Wiring Harness With Integral Fuse Box And Relay Circuits	Included
Gauges
200 MPH Speedometer	Included
8,000 RPM Tach	Included
Pair Fuel Level Gauges	Included
Voltmeter	Included
Oil Pressure	Included
Coolant Temp	Included
Senders	Included
Fuel Level Sending Units	Included
Magnetic Speed Pick Up For Universal Transaxle Speed Signal	Included
Instruction Booklet And Support Line Contact Info	Included
Cooling & Fuel
Oil Cooler System with stainless steel braided lines	Included
Aluminium Dry Sump Tank	Included
Safety Fuel Tank	Included
Accessories
Pair Door Handles	Included
Pair Bear Claw Door Latches	Included
Pair Door Hinges	Included
Door Latch Pivot	Included
Rear Clip Hinges	Included
Rear Clip Latch	Included
Period Correct Fuel Filler Cap	Included
Lucas Wiper Motor Assembly	Included
Exterior Bullet Style Chrome Mirrors	Included
Parking/Hand Brake Assembly With Calipers	Included
Stainless Steel Brake Line System Complete With Brake Light Switch	Included
Braided Brake Lines/Hoses	Included
Drive Axles And CV Joints	Included
Stainless Steel Body Alignment Pins	Included
Interior (No AC due to restriction in cabin space)
Pair Of Leather Covered Original Style 917 Seats	Included
Pair Of Alcantara(ultra suede) Covered Original Style 917 Seats	No Cost Option
Original Style RHD Dash	Included
Pedal Assembly	Included
Triple Pedal Assembly Including Twin master Cylinders For Brake System	Included
Brake Bias Adjuster	Included
Clutch Master Cylinder	Included
Rolling Package	Included
Pricing
* Prices and specifications subject to change without notice	$43,995

Options
Parking/Hand Brake Assembly With Calipers	Option
Chassis Coating for Aluminium Monocoque Section	Option
Front NASCAR style sway bar adjustable	Option
Front NASCAR style sway bar adjustable	Option
Set of historic race tires AVON	Option
Electric horizontal fan with shrouding for fixed mounting in rear clip	Option
Electrical heater system	Option
Electric Hydraulic Lift Kit Front or Rear (2"+ lift)	Option

917 History

Porsche had great success with the 904, 907, and 908 on the race track.

The 917 was built in an impressive 10 months and it had the type 912 flat 12 engine in a variety of displacements ranging from a 4.5 right up to a 5.4 liter engine.

It had independent front suspension controlled by a unequal control arms with coil springs over tubular shocks. It also has independent rear suspension with unequal control arms and radius rods with coil springs over tubular shocks.

The 917 also had four wheel disc brakes and a 5 speed manual transmission with an aluminum tube space.

All models were right hand drive with a variety of different body configurations.

The Porsche 917 is the first Porsche to take first overall 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 0-62mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 248 mph (394 km/h)