Introduction Porsche 917/10-001
Porsche 917/10-001 is the prototype “series 10” Can-Am car and was built in December 1970 for Porsche’s own test purposes. In early Jan ’71 the car was aero tested in the Weissach wind-tunnel before embarking on a test and development programme stretching from June ’71 through to October ’72.
It was tested relentlessly at Weissach and also at Hockenheim and the Nurburgring, chiefly by Willi Kauhsen but also at length by Mark Donohue and at other times by Jo Siffert and chief test driver Herrman Mimler.

10-001’s role in the 917/10 winning the ’72 Can-Am cannot be underestimated. It spent a total of 80 days track testing including a remarkable 23 straight days on the Weissach skid and steering pan, where for the occasion it was fitted with twin-rear wheels which gave it a tyre width far exceeding what the then regulations would alloy. 10-001 was also the car which did all the turbo-charged engine tests and endurance runs.

During its time as a test car, it had three visits to the windtunnel which produced three different sets of bodywork.

917/10-001 is without a doubt a very interesting and unique car.

Not only has it unquestionable Porsche Prototype history with its 82 days of testing at the factory proving grounds.

It was the first ever 917 Spyder the got built and played a key role in the development of the Canam series Porsche cars. On top of this it is the only 001 numbered Spyder of all the 917 series that is in private ownership, all others with a 001 frame are in the hands of the Porsche Museum today.

Today the car has been fitted with the 917 nose as it had during a test phase at the factory, this made it possible to incorporate the headlights and so for the first time in its life it has now been issued an FIA passport with which it is now eligible to compete in some of the world’s most prestigious classic car events like Le Mans classic, even a road registration could be possible if one would desire to run it on the street or in events like the Tour Auto.

The 4.5L Turbo Charged 1.100Hp engine was swapped out for a more user friendly 4.9L Flat 12 atmospheric fuel injected engine making the car very easy to drive and a lot less hard to maintain. On top of being a sound investment, one that is very competitively priced compared to the much more expensive 917 coupés, it will be a fierce weapon to enjoy in any classic endurance racing series.

Feel free to make an appointment to go through the complete documentation file and the car is available for inspection prior to purchase on simple request to Jan B. Lühn.

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