Sunday, October 13, 2024

What if Steve McQueen raced a 911 S/T instead of a 917? Porsche Englewood's dedicated Classic team recreated the iconic McQueen 917 from the movie Le Mans, reimagined as a 1971 Nürburgring S/T race car.

To make this a reality, the team sourced a 964 engine and upgraded it to a 3.8L with internal throttle bodies, modernized the transmission with a hydraulic clutch, and shortened gears one to four for enhanced acceleration.

 https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2024/company/2024-Porsche-Restoration-Challenge-Winners-Gaudin-Englewood-Louisville-37463.html

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