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Don 02-17-2012 08:38 AM
Porsche 917/30
 
Remembering the unlimited Can-Am race cars........


" In the early 1970s, the most powerful road-racing cars in the world performed in North America on the Can-Am Challenge circuit. At a time when Formula 1 cars were making around 450hp, the unlimited Group 7 cars from Can-Am were putting out well north of 1,000hp and none were more famous or so dominant as the Porsche 917/30s campaigned to great success by Team Penske and driver Mark Donohue in 1973. "

Porsche 917/30, “the perfect race car,” to be auctioned at Amelia Island | Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts

Rick Parker 02-17-2012 09:21 AM
Once these cars became turbocharged, there were ESSENTUALLY two races at each Can Am event. One for the 917's and one for the others. These cars for those that never saw them, were breath taking and absolutely DOMINANT. They sort of "whistled " when they went past, no loud exhaust like the others.

Silverback51 02-17-2012 04:35 PM
At least in my opinion they were best described as sex on 4 wheels.


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